Northwest Iowa Community College

603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA, 51201 - View a map of this school Map

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  • Northwest Iowa Community College
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County Obrien County, IA -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 544 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 680 students 1,443 students
Total Enrollment 1,224 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 36 students 233 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 81% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 30% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $3,594 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 17% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $1,408 $1,275
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 24% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $1,076 $1,147
% Students Receiving Loans 75% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $4,445 $3,143

School Notes:

  • The College is located on a 263 acre campus along Highway 18 on the west side of Sheldon. Sheldon, Iowa is located at the intersection of U.S. Highway 60 and Iowa State Highway 18 in the far northwest part of the state. Sheldon is located one hour from Sioux City, IA, and Sioux Falls, SD; and less than four hours from Des Moines, IA, and Minneapolis, MN.
  • Northwest Iowa Community College serves Area IV in northwest Iowa, including Lyon, Osceola, Sioux, O'Brien and Cherokee counties.
  • There are over 30 programs of study at NCC, including Arts & Science transfer and programs covering manufacturing, electrical, automotive, computers, business, and health. NCC also offers non-credit continuing education and training for business and industry.
  • Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Iowa Department of Education, The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

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