At a glance
Average net price
$14,800
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
57.9%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
864
In-state tuition
$7,350
Out-of-state tuition
$7,650
Cost of attendance
$20,414
Median earnings (10y)
$50,776
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
10 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (38%), health (35%), business (11%).
- STEM8%
- Health35%
- Business11%
- Humanities & arts7%
- Trades & services38%
- Health professions34.7%~299 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Construction trades18.3%~158 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mechanic & repair12.2%~105 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business11.0%~95 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Liberal arts7.5%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science4.5%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech4.0%~34 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Agriculture2.8%~24 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Transportation2.6%~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
26 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Undergraduate certificate | 112 | $59,941 | $5,500 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 97 | $33,870 | $8,414 |
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | Undergraduate certificate | 71 | — | $15,499 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 64 | $50,136 | $20,886 |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 50 | $43,353 | $11,326 |
| Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 49 | $45,591 | $12,000 |
| Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | Associate's | 45 | $56,305 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 22 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Associate's | 22 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 21 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Associate's | 20 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 19 | — | — |
| Precision Metal Working. | Undergraduate certificate | 16 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Undergraduate certificate | 13 | — | — |
| Agriculture, General. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 12 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 11 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 8 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer Software and Media Applications. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Ground Transportation. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northwest Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College is a small institution located in Sheldon, Iowa, primarily awarding the certificate. It enrolls roughly 864 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Construction trades, Mechanic & repair.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northwest Iowa Community College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $14,800 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $7,350 for in-state students and $7,650 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $20,414 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 57.9%, a above-average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,776 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northwest Iowa Community College confers degrees and certificates across 10 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Construction trades, Mechanic & repair. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (38% of credentials), health (35% of credentials), business (11% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Sheldon, Iowa (town), Northwest Iowa Community College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest Iowa Community College
Q.How much does Northwest Iowa Community College cost?
The average net price at Northwest Iowa Community College is $14,800 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $20,414.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northwest Iowa Community College?
Northwest Iowa Community College has a 6-year graduation rate of 57.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Northwest Iowa Community College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwest Iowa Community College graduate earns $50,776 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College?
Published tuition is $7,350 in-state and $7,650 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northwest Iowa Community College located?
Northwest Iowa Community College is located in Sheldon, Iowa (ZIP 51201).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northwest Iowa Community College at their official website.