North Iowa Area Community College

North Iowa Area Community College is on a 500-acre campus in the rural setting of Mason City, Iowa.

North Iowa Area Community College Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for North Iowa Area Community College students to join – including chorus, a campus newspaper, and more.

Interested in Greek life? North Iowa Area Community College does not have fraternities or sororities.

North Iowa Area Community College has the Student Wellness Club. In fact, more students participate in the Student Wellness Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at North Iowa Area Community College include Intramurals, Student Senate, Education Club and Women in Learning and Leadership.

The North Iowa Area Community College community comes together each year for Quodlibet, Party at the Pond and Pack the Gym.

Does North Iowa Area Community College Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at North Iowa Area Community College.

North Iowa Area Community College offers housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

Most North Iowa Area Community College students live off campus. In 2022, 20% of undergrads at North Iowa Area Community College lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 80% of students lived off-campus or commuted to North Iowa Area Community College. There are 396 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,482 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 305 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

North Iowa Area Community College offers coed housing.

North Iowa Area Community College Athletics

At North Iowa Area Community College there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at North Iowa Area Community College:

Safety at North Iowa Area Community College

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus. The school also has student security patrols.

North Iowa Area Community College offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to North Iowa Area Community College

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit North Iowa Area Community College, take Interstate 35 to Mason City, IA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Mason City Municipal airport.

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