- 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 676 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 10:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 37%.
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Enrollment: 676 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 35%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Student Earnings
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 86 teachers has grown by 79% over five years.
Northwest Kansas Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
86 staff
156 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20
21
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Kansas Technical College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Northwest Kansas Technical College diversity score of 0.52 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
676 students
1,530 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
10:1
# Full-Time Students
372 students
628 students
# Part-Time Students
304 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
639 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
372 students
628 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
2 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
304 students
888 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
1 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
253 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
21%
14%
% Black
10%
9%
% White
65%
63%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
57%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.65%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Kansas Technical College's ranking?
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.
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The nearest community college to Northwest Kansas Technical College is Colby Community College (34.6 miles away)
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