Colorado Northwestern Community College, CO
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • Transfer and Vocational • Largely Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Colorado Northwestern Community College Rankings
Affordability79
Retention5
Graduation1
Earnings22
Diversity42
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Colorado Northwestern Community College
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Bachelor’s
40%
Associate’s
60%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing1%
Education7%
Health Professions and Related Programs35%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities24%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies7%
Natural Resources and Conservation11%
Personal and Culinary Services2%
Transportation and Materials Moving13%
Admissions
Getting into Colorado Northwestern Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Colorado Northwestern Community College
$4K
In-State Tuition
$6K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$14K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $12K | $17K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $15K | $18K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $17K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Colorado Northwestern Community College
24%
Receive Federal Loans
$9K
Median Federal Debt
52%
Repayment Rate
$121
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 13% | 9% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $6K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $10K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $6K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $23K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $14K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 48% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 52% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 48% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 64% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Colorado Northwestern Community College
54%
Retention Rate
30%
Transfer Rate
24%
Withdrawal Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 32% | 38% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 40% | 55% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 58% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 53% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 42% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 50% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 60% | 55% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 75% | 44% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Colorado Northwestern Community College
88%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
$18K
25 Pctl Salary
$50K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 88% | 84% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 84% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 83% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 80% | 81% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 84% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $4K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $18K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $50K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $28K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $31K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Colorado Northwestern Community College
619
Undergraduates
52%
Full-time Undergrads
24
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 66% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 34% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 7% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 69% | 54% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 16% | 21% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CO | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 37% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 23% | 14% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Colorado Northwestern Community College, CO
Uintah Basin Technical College
64 miles, W
Intellitec College-Grand Junction
68 miles, S
Colorado Mesa University
70 miles, S
The Salon Professional Academy-Grand Junction
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