Northwest Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Sheldon, IA. Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,110 for Iowa residents and $7,410 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.35% from last year at Northwest Iowa CC.
- Total 1,811 students have enrolled in Northwest Iowa CC and, of that, 765 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Northwest Iowa CC offers 39 programs and 19 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Northwest Iowa CC is 64% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,110 for Iowa residents and $7,410 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.35% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,240 | $6,540 |
| 2021 | $6,390 | $6,690 |
| 2022 | $6,540 | $6,840 |
| 2023 | $6,870 | $7,170 |
| 2024 | $7,110 | $7,410 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northwest Iowa Community College offers 38 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 16 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northwest Iowa Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 19 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 12 | 5 |
| Total | 38 | 16 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Lineworker | 48 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 33 |
| Accounting | 16 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 11 |
| Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 8 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 48 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 29 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 23 |
| Electrician | 13 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 9 |
Student Population
Total 1,811 students have enrolled to Northwest Iowa Community College. By gender, there are 790 male and 1,021 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.77 to 1.
Northwest Iowa Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 765 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Asian | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| Black or African American | 61 | 20 | 41 |
| Hispanic | 155 | 54 | 101 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| White | 1,496 | 679 | 817 |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 8 | 21 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 32 | 15 | 17 |
| Total | 1,811 | 790 | 1,021 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northwest Iowa Community College is 64% and the transfer-out rate is 6%. The average financial aid amount is $4,825 and 45% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 64% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,825 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 36 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 114 |