Northwest Iowa Community College

Public two-year college in Sheldon, IA that costs an average of $12,665 a year after financial aid and graduates 62% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$12,665
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
62%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$56,288

PublicTown (remote)864 undergraduates

Cost of Northwest Iowa Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$18,827
Tuition and fees, in-state$7,500
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$7,800
Housing and food (on campus)$9,590
Books and supplies$1,312
Average net price after aid$12,665

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$9,584
$30,001–48,000$9,261
$48,001–75,000$9,408
$75,001–110,000$13,283
$110,001+$17,624

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Northwest Iowa Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate62%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$53,565
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$56,288
Rank in Iowa (earnings)2nd of 11 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$7,313
Typical monthly loan payment$83 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans13%

Majors and programs at Northwest Iowa Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers114$78,712$5,500
Accounting and Related Services14——
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services11——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions40——
Business Administration, Management and Operations33——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1——
Computer Software and Media Applications12——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management10——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians11——
Ground Transportation13——
Health and Medical Administrative Services26——
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants75—$8,750
Precision Metal Working19——
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians31——

Associate's degree programs (17)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers51$76,164—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing74$69,790$13,350
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians40$54,706—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities81$40,883$6,500
Accounting and Related Services9——
Agriculture17——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions29——
Business Administration, Management and Operations17——
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services1——
Computer Software and Media Applications5——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management10——
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians9——
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians12——
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians46——
Ground Transportation3——
Health and Medical Administrative Services8——
Precision Metal Working2——

Similar colleges in Iowa

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Iowa Lakes Community CollegeEstherville$10,553—$47,167
Marshalltown Community CollegeMarshalltown$7,234—$43,170
Indian Hills Community CollegeOttumwa$11,505—$45,714
Ellsworth Community CollegeIowa Falls$12,300—$43,267
Northeast Iowa Community CollegeCalmar$11,757—$48,267
Hawkeye Community CollegeWaterloo$15,128—$47,058
Iowa Western Community CollegeCouncil Bluffs$16,324—$46,335
Iowa Central Community CollegeFort Dodge$12,725—$46,039

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About Northwest Iowa Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationSheldon, IA
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates864
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorHigher Learning Commission
Websitenwicc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northwest Iowa Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $18,827 a year (tuition and fees: $7,500 in-state, $7,800 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $12,665 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $9,584.

How much do Northwest Iowa Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $56,288 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 2nd of 11 similar colleges in Iowa.

What is Northwest Iowa Community College's graduation rate?

62% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.