Northwest Iowa Community College
Northwest Iowa Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Sheldon, IA. Northwest Iowa Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,350 for Iowa residents and $7,650 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 3.24% from last year at Northwest Iowa CC.
- Total 1,907 students have enrolled in Northwest Iowa CC and, of that, 757 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Northwest Iowa CC offers 41 programs and 20 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Northwest Iowa CC is 58% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,350 for Iowa residents and $7,650 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 3.24% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | Iowa Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $6,390 | $6,690 |
| 2022 | $6,540 | $6,840 |
| 2023 | $6,870 | $7,170 |
| 2024 | $7,110 | $7,410 |
| 2025 | $7,350 | $7,650 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northwest Iowa Community College offers 39 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 19 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northwest Iowa Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 19 | 8 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 1 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 13 | 6 |
| Total | 39 | 19 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Lineworker | 64 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 38 |
| Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician | 17 |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician | 16 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 49 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 35 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 26 |
| Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician | 14 |
| Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer | 14 |
Student Population
Total 1,907 students have enrolled to Northwest Iowa Community College. By gender, there are 822 male and 1,085 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.76 to 1.
Northwest Iowa Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 757 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 | 6 | 7 |
| Asian | 24 | 10 | 14 |
| Black or African American | 75 | 32 | 43 |
| Hispanic | 242 | 89 | 153 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| White | 1,456 | 642 | 814 |
| Two or More Races | 33 | 10 | 23 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 60 | 32 | 28 |
| Total | 1,907 | 822 | 1,085 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northwest Iowa Community College is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 8%. The average financial aid amount is $5,335 and 34% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 58% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 8% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $5,335 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 32 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 111 |