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Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon, IA · Public · Associate's degrees · Town

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About Northwest Iowa Community College

Northwest Iowa Community College is a small, public institution in Sheldon, IA, in a town setting. It enrolls about 864 students. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $50,776.

Open

Acceptance

$14,800

Net price

864

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

B

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$14,800

Average net price

$7,350

In-state tuition

$7,650

Out-of-state tuition

$9,310

Room & board

$1,312

Books & supplies

$20,414

Total cost of attendance

16%

Students receiving Pell grants

13%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$10,368
$30–48K
$11,253
$48–75K
$13,263
$75–110K
$16,573
$110K+
$19,325

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

After Graduation

$50,776

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,635

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

73%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$6,830

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

864

Total enrollment

30%

Part-time

23

Avg. age at entry

35%

First-generation

Gender balance

53% women
47% men

Race & ethnicity

White
73%
Hispanic
15%
Black
5%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

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