Northwest Kansas Technical College
- Northwest Kansas Technical College is the place you want to be for an affordable quality education. Our surveys show that over 90% of our graduates become employed or continue their education shortly after graduation. Our students enjoy the best of the best with smaller class sizes and a faculty with educational credentials as well as professional experiences. Our faculty and staff love what they do and look forward to sharing their passion, experiences and knowledge with you. Students at Northwest Tech become a part of our family because the faculty and staff take a personal interest in the success of each student. We offer on-campus mentoring as well as work-study opportunities. The Community of Goodland and Sherman County take pride in providing employment opportunities for the students of Northwest Tech while they attending college. Northwest Tech students have an opportunity to enjoy a small town environment, but can also enjoy the metropolitan life-style if they choose to venture out to Denver, Colorado (180 miles west). Hiking, exploring, theatre and many other weekend adventures are within driving distance from Goodland, Kansas.
School Highlights
- Northwest Kansas Technical College serves 647 students (49% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 28%.
- Northwest Kansas Technical College is the only community colleges within Sherman County, KS.
- The nearest community college to Northwest Kansas Technical College is Colby Community College (34.6 miles away).
Top Placements
Northwest Kansas Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Northwest Kansas Technical College | (KS) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 48 staff | 62 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 17 | 17 |
| Total Enrollment | 647 students | 1,551 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 27:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 316 students | 653 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 331 students | 898 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 200 | 300 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 25% | 9% |
| % Black | 8% | 8% |
| % White | 61% | 72% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 2% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.46 |
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| College Completion Rate | 61% | 36% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $40,400 | $34,000 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 95% | 90% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $10,000 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,454 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Northwest Kansas Technical College is Colby Community College (34.6 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 1,508 students | 34.60 Mi1255 S Range
Colby, KS 67701
(785)462-3984 34.601,508 - Lamar Community CollegePublic839 students | 101.40 Mi2401 S Main St
Lamar, CO 81052
(719)336-2248 101.40839 - 2,072 students | 105.60 Mi801 Campus Dr
Garden City, KS 67846
(620)276-7611 105.602,072 - 384 students | 109.10 Mi404 East 7th
Curtis, NE 69025
(308)367-5253 109.10384 - 1,776 students | 119.30 Mi100 College Avenue
Sterling, CO 80751
(970)521-6600 119.301,776
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