Northwest Iowa Community College

603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201

Tel: (712) 324-5061

Northwest Iowa Community College is a progressive learning college rapidly responding to the changing needs of our global community.

School Highlights

Northwest Iowa Community College serves 1,568 students (37% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 33:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Northwest Iowa Community College is the only community colleges within Obrien County, IA.
The nearest community college to Northwest Iowa Community College is Globe University-Sioux Falls (51.4 miles away).

Top Placements

Northwest Iowa Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Iowa for:

The teacher population of 67 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

	Northwest Iowa Community College	(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges	Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level	Less than 2 yrs	Four or more years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	67 staff	95 staff

The student population of Northwest Iowa Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest Iowa Community College diversity score of 0.12 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	1,568 students	2,620 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	23:1	33:1

# Full-Time Students	575 students	1,090 students

# Part-Time Students	993 students	1,530 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	-	285

% Hispanic	2%	5%

% White	94%	69%

% Two or more races	2%	1%

% Unknown races	2%	11%

Diversity Score	0.12	0.50

College Completion Rate	54%	28%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$41,300	$36,000

The public in-state tuition of $5,460 is more than the state average of $4,714. The in-state tuition has grown by 8% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,850 is more than the state average of $5,619. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$5,460	$4,714

Out-State Tuition Fees	$5,850	$5,619

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	89%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$10,000	$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,430	$6,334

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Northwest Iowa Community College is Globe University-Sioux Falls (51.4 miles away).

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Did You Know?

For Iowa public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,714 per year for in-state students and $5,619 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,502 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Iowa community colleges have a diversity score of 0.50, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Iowa is Kaplan University-Davenport Campus. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.