Northwest Iowa Community College, IA
Public
2-Year • Small
Associate's College • Largely Vocational • Largely Non-Traditional Students
Open Admissions
Main Campus
Northwest Iowa Community College Rankings
Affordability86
Retention23
Graduation38
Earnings44
Diversity27
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northwest Iowa Community College
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Bachelor’s
52%
Associate’s
48%
Certificate
Assoc
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Business, Management, Marketing5%
Construction Trades25%
Engineering Technologies2%
Health Professions and Related Programs32%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities14%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies15%
Precision Production2%
Transportation and Materials Moving4%
Admissions
Getting into Northwest Iowa Community College
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Admission Rate
-
Median SAT Math
-
Median SAT Reading
-
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
Cost
Cost of Attending Northwest Iowa Community College
$6K
In-State Tuition
$6K
Out-of-State Tuition
$16K
Average Total Cost
$11K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $7K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $10K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $11K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $14K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $15K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northwest Iowa Community College
23%
Receive Federal Loans
$7K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$99
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 21% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $8K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $6K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $7K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $7K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $8K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $17K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $12K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $4K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 66% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northwest Iowa Community College
69%
Retention Rate
6%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
65%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 60% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 65% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 64% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 58% | 53% |
| Caucasian | 65% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 83% | 46% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 60% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 40% | 43% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northwest Iowa Community College
94%
Employment Rate
$38K
Median Salary
$26K
25 Pctl Salary
$53K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $14K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $26K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $53K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $38K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $41K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northwest Iowa Community College
754
Undergraduates
53%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
-
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 55% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 45% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 6% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 77% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 26% | 19% | 16% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Northwest Iowa Community College, IA
Northwestern College
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Dordt University
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Avalon School of Cosmetology
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Faust Institute of Cosmetology-Spirit Lake
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