NICC Viewbook 2023-24

YOUR Future STARTS HERE NORTHEAST IOWA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

98%

OF STUDENTS RECOMMEND NICC TO A FRIEND

95%

OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED ONE YEAR AFTER GRADUATION

COLLEGE PROFILE

NICC AT A

GLANCE

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CHASE PLAY-CIRCLE

YEAR ESTABLISHED

CAMPUSES

SERVICE LOCATIONS

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE

COUGAR MASCOT

5,511

285

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STUDENTS ENROLLED

OUTSTANDING FACULTY

STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO

MINORITY STUDENTS - ALL ARE WELCOME

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STUDENT SERVICES + STUDENT LIFE

CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

Student Support

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+ One-on-One Academic Advising

+ Library: On Campus & Online

+ Career Planning & Employment Assistance

+ TRIO Student Support Services

+ Access to Certified Mental Health Counselors

+ Tutoring: One-on-One & Online 24/7

+ Learning Accommodations & Resources

+ Technical Support

COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC TEAMS:

+ ESPORTS + SPORTS SHOOTING

Our Goal is Your Success. There are many resources available that ensure you thrive while helping you stay on track to reach your education and career goals.

+ Military / Veteran Services

Student Life

Make the most of your College experience, in- and outside the classroom, by meeting new people and getting involved.

3,685

PHI THETA KAPPA MEMBERS SINCE 1997

+ Athletics Join our Esports or Sports Shooting team and compete with two- and four-year colleges across the state and nation. + Clubs & Professional Organizations Getting involved is easy, join a club or professional organization. You'll build your involvement resume while making new friends with common interests! + Events There is always something happening on- or off-campus at NICC. Fall Fest, comedians, live music, job fairs, transfer college visits, car shows, guest speakers and so much more. + Housing Affordable, apartment-style and steps from campus. + Intramural Athletics & Fitness Stay in shape at one of two fitness centers or have fun competing with friends on an intramural frisbee golf, basketball, Esports or volleyball team. + Philanthropy & Service Learning + Phi Theta Kappa Prestigious international academic honor society. + Student Life Ambassadors Be the leader and voice of your fellow students while representing the College through engagement with prospective students, families and the public.

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$692,439 SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED LAST YEAR

1,557

STUDENTS RECEIVED IOWA'S LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SINCE 2020

$5,241,958 SAVED BY STUDENTS WHO RECEIVED IOWA'S LAST-DOLLAR SCHOLARSHIP SINCE 2020

FINANCIAL AID + SCHOLARSHIPS

INVEST IN YOUR

FUTURE 4

We want you to graduate with as little to no debt as possible — we’re here to help you understand and maximize all your financial aid options.

Scholarships & Grants Athletic Scholarships + Esports + Sports Shooting Earn While You Learn + Some programs have partnered with businesses to allow you to earn a wage and gain hands-on experience while you complete your education.

Iowa’s Last-Dollar Scholarship + Covers the remaining tuition after all other aid is applied + 38+ high-demand programs that could be tuition-free*!

Kibbie Grant + Up to $4,500 for Iowa residents in high-demand career programs Loyalty Scholarship + Up to $1,500 awarded to high school seniors + Enrolled in an AA or AS transfer program + Concurrent credit successfully completed

Important Deadlines.

SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA OCT. 1 No matter your income file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

This helps you qualify for multiple forms of financial aid.

NICC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION + APRIL 15 + JULY 1 + NOV. 1



NICC Scholarships + More than 120 scholarships are available Outside Scholarships + Explore local clubs, businesses, churches and organizations Vocational-Technical Grant + Up to $1,000 for Iowa residents in high-demand career programs caret-right nicc.edu/scholarships *All programs, eligibility requirements and scholarship amounts are subject to change without notice at any time based on the Iowa Legislature. All eligibility requirements must be met to qualify.

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TR ANSFER

THE SMART START TO A 4-YEAR DEGREE Why pay more? You’ll take the same classes the first two years of your four-year degree - no matter where you go.

Tuition Savings Calculator

Tuition Comparisons BASED ON 30 CREDITS/YEAR

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Tuition Cost

Savings by Attending NICC

Northeast Iowa Community College

$5,280

Iowa State University

$8,324

$2,924

University of Iowa

$8,356

$2,956

University of Northern Iowa

$7,780

$2,380

Iowa Private Institutions

$31,633

$26,233

Comparison is based on 2021 in-state tuition rates for undergraduate full-time students.

Jenna Hirtz

Matt Simon

“After graduating from NICC, my experience as a transfer student at University of Dubuque was great. My credits transferred and I was able to complete three bachelor’s programs in only two years – Accounting, Business and Human Resource Management. To advance my career I also earned my Master of Business Administration!”

“NICC is committed to academic excellence and ensures students have access to highly qualified instructors with low student-to-teacher ratios. You receive personal attention here. This is especially important in introductory courses where you may get lost in a large lecture-hall style class at a larger institution.”

ACCOUNTING SPECIALIST, ‘17

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SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR

19+

TRANSFER DEGREES

49%

OF 4-YEAR DEGREES ARE EARNED BY COMMUNITY COLLEGE TRANSFERS

Source: CCSmart

Liberal Arts & Transfer Majors Agriculture Business, AS, Calmar Agriculture Education, AS, Calmar Agronomy, AS, Calmar & Peosta Animal Science, AS, Calmar Associate of Arts, AA, Calmar, Peosta, Dubuque & Online Associate of Science, AS, Calmar, Peosta, Dubuque & Online Biology, AS, Calmar & Peosta Business, AA, Calmar & Peosta Criminal Justice, AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online Elementary Education, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Start Here. Transfer Anywhere!

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No Teaching Assistants.

Our classes are taught by highly qualified faculty – many with doctorate degrees!

You are a VIP. You're not a number to us – you're a very important person; we get to know you and help you succeed.

Easy Credit Transfer.

Our partnerships with Iowa, ISU, UNI and many other colleges guarantee* easy transfer as a junior. (*Based solely on the student meeting all transfer/articulation agreement and NICC program, timing and sequence requirements.)

English, AA, Calmar & Peosta Exercise Science & Kinesiology, AA, Calmar & Peosta History, AA, Calmar & Peosta Human & Family Services, AA, Calmar & Peosta

Where Our Graduates Transfer.

TOP FIVE FOUR-YEAR TRANSFER INSTITUTIONS

Mathematics, AS, Calmar & Peosta

20% University of Northern Iowa

Psychology, AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online

18% University of Iowa

Secondary Education, AA, Calmar & Peosta

17% Iowa State University

Social Work, AA, Calmar & Peosta

10% University of Dubuque

Sociology, AA, Calmar & Peosta

9%

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98+

PROGRAMS

20+

ONLINE PROGRAMS

22 Z-COURSES WITH ZERO TEXTBOOK COST

$117,056 Z-COURSE TEXTBOOK SAVINGS

AC ADEMICS

IT'S YOUR

FUTURE IT STARTS

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Flexible Choices. We’re all different. We have different skills, experiences and learning styles. We believe you should have options that work for you.

+ Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Online, Day or Night go to class when and where it works

What Degree is Right for Me?

best for you.

+ Competency-Based Education gives you the flexibility to set the class pace and schedule based on mastery. Once you master an objective, move to the next or take longer on a more challenging topic – it’s up to you.

+ Earn While You Learn programs can provide; paid hands-on career training while attending NICC, cover your educational costs or lead to full-time employment after graduation.

CAREER PATHWAY CERTIFICATE (CPC) CLOCK

6 MONTHS OR LESS

CERTIFICATE CLOCK

1 YEAR OR LESS

+ Z-Courses are 100% online and you have Zero textbook costs. + Career Pathway Certificate programs are very short and provide the skills needed for entry-level jobs.

How many times have you been asked "What’s Your Major?"

It’s great if you know what you want to do – but not everyone does. If that’s you, it’s ok, you’re not alone. Better yet, we got your back – we are passionate about helping students find and get started on their path.

DIPLOMA CLOCK

1 YEAR

ASSOCIATE OF ARTS (AA) CLOCK

2 YEARS

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE (AS) CLOCK

2 YEARS

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS) CLOCK

2 YEARS

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FIND

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Advanced Manufacturing Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machinist Technician, Diploma, Peosta Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Operator, CPC, Peosta & Other Engineering Technology, AAS, Peosta Industrial Automation & Mechatronics, AAS, Peosta Industrial Maintenance Technician, Diploma & AAS, Peosta Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing, CPC, Calmar & Peosta Introduction to Industrial Maintenance, CPC, Calmar & Peosta Warehouse Technician, CPC, Peosta Welding, Diploma, Peosta Welding: Basic, CPC, Cresco Welding: GMAW, CPC, Peosta & Other

Agriculture & Animal Sciences Agriculture Business, AAS, Calmar & Online Agriculture Business (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar Agriculture Business: Agriculture Finance, Certificate, Online Agriculture Business: Precision Agriculture, Certificate, Calmar Agriculture Education (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar Agriculture Finance, AAS, Online Agronomy (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar & Peosta Agronomy & Crop Science, AAS, Calmar Animal Science, Certificate, Calmar & Online Animal Science (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar Beef Science Technology, AAS, Calmar Conservation Agronomist, AAS, Calmar & Online PLAY-CIRCLE Dairy Science Technology, AAS, Calmar Production & Companion Animal Veterinary Technician, AAS, Calmar

Power Mechanics & Transportation Automotive Mechanics, Diploma, Peosta Automotive Technology, AAS, Calmar Diesel Mechanics, Diploma, Peosta John Deere TECH, AAS, Calmar Semi-Truck Driving, CPC, Peosta & Other

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Business & Hospitality

Energy & Utilities

Accounting Clerk, Diploma, Calmar, Peosta & Online Accounting Specialist, AAS, Calmar, Peosta & Online Administrative Office Associate, Diploma, Online Administrative Office Management, AAS, Online Agriculture Finance, AAS, Online Applied Management, AAS, Online

Commercial/Residential Electrician, Diploma, Calmar Gas Utility Construction & Service, Diploma, Peosta Heating and Air Conditioning, Diploma, Peosta Industrial Electrician, AAS, Calmar

Business (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta Business Administration, Certificate, AAS, Calmar, Peosta & Online PLAY-CIRCLE Culinary Foundations, CPC, Dubuque Customer Service, CPC, Dubuque Data Analytics, Certificate, Online Finance, AAS, Online Paralegal, AAS, Online Professional Sales, CPC, Dubuque Sports Administration, Certificate, Online

Construction Technology Building Construction, CPC, Calmar & Peosta Building Trades, Diploma, Peosta Carpentry, Diploma, Calmar Computer Aided Design (CAD) Specialist, Certificate, Peosta Construction Business Management, Diploma, Calmar Construction Equipment Operator, CPC, Calmar & Peosta Intro to Cabinet Making and Casework, CPC, Dubuque

Digital Media & Design Digital Graphics, Certificate, Peosta Graphic Design, AAS, Peosta PLAY-CIRCLE Marketing & Digital Media, AAS, Peosta

Education Agriculture Education (Transfer Major), AS, Calmar Child Care, Level 1, CPC, Dubuque Child Care, Level 2, CPC, Dubuque Early Childhood, Diploma, Calmar & Peosta Early Childhood Education, Certificate, Calmar & Peosta Elementary Education (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta Secondary Education (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Health Sciences Biology Transfer Major, AS, Calmar & Peosta Certified Nurse Aide (CNA), CPC, Calmar, Peosta & Other Dental Assisting, Diploma, Peosta Direct Support Professional, CPC, Online Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), CPC, Calmar & Peosta Exercise Science & Kinesiology (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta Health Information Technology (HIT), AAS, Online Medical Assistant, Diploma, Peosta Medical Laboratory Technician, AAS, Calmar & Peosta In cooperation with Hawkeye Community College Nursing - Associate Degree, AAS, Calmar & Peosta Paramedic, Diploma, AAS, Peosta Pharmacy Technician, CPC, Online Phlebotomy Technician, CPC, Dubuque & Cresco Practical Nursing, Diploma, Calmar & Peosta Radiologic Technology, AAS, Peosta Respiratory Care, AAS, Peosta Surgical Technology, AAS, Peosta In cooperation with Kirkwood Community College

Human & Public Services Criminal Justice, AAS, Online Criminal Justice (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online Human & Family Services (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta Psychology (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar, Peosta & Online Social Work (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta Sociology (Transfer Major), AA, Calmar & Peosta

Information Technology Computer Analyst: Business & Web Programming, AAS, Peosta Computer Analyst: Networking Administration & Tech Support, AAS, Peosta Computer Science & Security, AAS, Calmar Web Application Bootcamp: Front End Design, CPC, Dubuque Web Application Bootcamp: Back End Design, CPC, Dubuque viewbook | 11

TAKE THE NEXT STEP ADMISSIONS PROCESS

Campus.  Visit Explore campus and our amazing labs, meet with faculty and chat with current students.

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 Apply Online.

It’s easy, takes just a few minutes and is free of commitment. caret-right nicc.edu/apply

 Submit the FAFSA & Apply for Scholarships. caret-right nicc.edu/financialaid

 Send Your Official Transcripts.

Get the credit you deserve for high school, military or prior college coursework.

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 Register for Classes.

Meet with your enrollment advisor to choose the right classes.

 Attend Orientation.

Online or on-campus orientation is an important time to meet other students, order books, get your student ID and so much more.

 Pay Tuition & Fees.

We’re here to answer your questions and there are payment options and plans available.

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No matter your financial need or academic prowess, financial aid is for everyone —it’s worth it to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and scholarship applications.

92%

OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS RECEIVED FEDERAL, STATE OR LOCAL AID, INCLUDING NICC SCHOLARSHIPS

Important Deadlines.

SUBMIT YOUR FAFSA OCT. 1 NICC SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION + APRIL 15 + JULY 1 + NOV. 1

ADMISSIONS 833.642.2338 Text: 563.845.3109 Northeast Iowa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).

These rates are subject to change. It is the policy of Northeast Iowa Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age (employment), sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential parental, family or marital status in its programs, activities, or employment practices as required by federal and state civil rights regulations. View the full policy at www.nicc.edu/nondiscrimination.

All information is accurate at time of printing and may be subject to change. Please inquire with the College for the most up-to-date information.

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