Northwest Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College is one of the sixteen public 2-year colleges in Iowa. The campus is located in a rural area, in Sheldon.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,646 students attend the school. Every year 65% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northwest Iowa Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $4,860, and fees were $1,050. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,160 and $1,050 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
Number of Students1,646 |
Student to Faculty Ratio12:1 |
Is Admission OpenYes |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level2-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Associate's degree | 4 | 53 |
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 3 | 44 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 133 miles radius of Northwest Iowa Community College
Southeast Technical Institute
52 miles away |
Western Iowa Tech Community College
54 miles away |
Iowa Lakes Community College
55 miles away |
Iowa Central Community College
98 miles away |
Northeast Community College
110 miles away |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College
113 miles away |
South Central College
114 miles away |
Metropolitan Community College Area
129 miles away |
Iowa Western Community College
132 miles away |
Lake Area Technical Institute
133 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1980 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateCost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $162/credit | |
In State Students | $162/credit | |
Out of State Students | $172/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | - | |
In State Students | - | |
Out of State Students | - |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $7,290 | $7,290 | $7,740 |
ADN | 70 | $11,340 | $11,340 | $12,040 |
BSN | 125 | $20,250 | $20,250 | $21,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 84% of Northwest Iowa Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 34% | $4,209 |
Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,038 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 26% | $3,115 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 28% | $2,354 |
Federal Student Loans | 55% | $5,510 |
Private Loans | 7% | $7,537 |
$10,278
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$8,029 |
$30,001 to $48,000$8,739 |
$48,001 to $75,000$11,548 |
$75,001 to $110,000$14,250 |
Over $110,000$15,439 |
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Student Population
1,646
Undergrads
0
Graduates
944
Women
702
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
83% |
Hispanic |
8% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Black/African American |
2% |
Asian |
1% |
Two or more races |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Iowa state board of nursing.