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Northwest Iowa Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 178
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in Sheldon, Iowa, Northwest Iowa Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest Iowa Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 67% at Northwest Iowa Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,540

Cost of attendance at Northwest Iowa Community College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $9,543
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,840

Cost of attendance at Northwest Iowa Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average $25,701
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 83 of freshman students at Northwest Iowa Community College received on average $5,084 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,084
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 72 31% $5,360 $385,918
Other Federal Grant 171 75% $2,784 $476,114
State Grant/Scholarships 125 55% $2,794 $349,211
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 56 24% $2,420 $135,518
Total Grant & Scholarships 189 83% $5,084 $960,843

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Iowa Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest Iowa Community College students is 61.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 68.6%.

61.7%

  • white 67.0% 126 students
  • unknown 66.7% 6 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 10 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Service Offerings

Northwest Iowa Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest Iowa Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent
  • High school education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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