Northwest Iowa Community College
- 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 1,777 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,777 students
- In-state tuition: $5,460
- Out-state tuition: $5,850
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 30%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Iowa Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 148 teachers has grown by 85% over five years.
Northwest Iowa Community College
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
148 staff
292 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Iowa Community College has grown by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Northwest Iowa Community College diversity score of 0.48 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,777 students
2,894 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
# Full-Time Students
615 students
1,389 students
# Part-Time Students
1,162 students
1,505 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
178 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
70%
63%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.57
College Completion Rate
65%
36%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,300
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,460 is more than the state average of $4,866. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,850 is more than the state average of $5,422. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,460
$4,866
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,850
$5,422
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,504
$11,375
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,806
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
29%
ACT Composite
n/a
22
ACT English
n/a
22
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest Iowa Community College is Southeast Technical Institute (53.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Students
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