Northwest State Community College
- NSCC is a public two-year college that is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. This accreditation allows the College to offer degree and certificate programs in the fields of arts & sciences; business technologies & public services; nursing & allied health; science, technology, engineering and math & industrial technologies.
School Highlights
Northwest State Community College serves 2,857 students (19% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 2,857 students
- In-state tuition: $3,652
- Out-state tuition: $7,090
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 37%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest State Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 156 teachers has grown by 73% over five years.
Northwest State Community College
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
156 staff
91 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest State Community College has declined by 20% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 34:1 over five years.
The Northwest State Community College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,857 students
1,346 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
541 students
553 students
# Part-Time Students
2,316 students
793 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
200 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
63%
68%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
25%
6%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
College Completion Rate
25%
31%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$32,100
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,652 is less than the state average of $5,265. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,090 is less than the state average of $11,145. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,652
$5,265
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,090
$11,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,250
$19,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,642
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
73%
SAT Reading
n/a
460
SAT Math
n/a
475
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
n/a
21
ACT English
n/a
20
ACT Math
n/a
20
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
4 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Active Minds, CRU, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports
Active Minds, CRU, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Recreational Athletic Programs:
eSports
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Northwest State Community College will be an innovative leader in education and training, a first-choice institution that empowers individuals and communities to achieve a sustainable quality of life. For more information, please visit NorthwestState.edu or call our Admissions team at (419) 267-1320 today.
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