Northwest State Community College
Northwest State Community College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Archbold, OH. Northwest State Community College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Northwest State Community College is $4,698 for Ohio residents and $9,170 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 2.69% from last year at Northwest State CC.
- Total 4,082 students have enrolled in Northwest State CC and, of that, 676 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Northwest State CC offers 109 programs and 3 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Northwest State CC is 46% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Northwest State Community College is $4,698 for Ohio residents and $9,170 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 2.69% 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 | Ohio Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $4,338 | $8,450 |
| 2022 | $4,338 | $8,450 |
| 2023 | $4,578 | $8,930 |
| 2024 | $4,578 | $8,930 |
| 2025 | $4,698 | $9,170 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Northwest State Community College offers 105 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 1 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Northwest State Community College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 78 | 1 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 17 | 0 |
| Total | 105 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology | 18 |
| Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician | 10 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | 10 |
| Automation Engineer Technology/Technician | 9 |
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | 6 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields (other) | 47 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 29 |
| Business Administration and Management | 24 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 18 |
| Accounting | 17 |
Student Population
Total 4,082 students have enrolled to Northwest State Community College. By gender, there are 2,798 male and 1,284 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 2.18 to 1.
Northwest State Community College offers online degree/certificate programs and 676 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 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Asian | 25 | 17 | 8 |
| Black or African American | 107 | 91 | 16 |
| Hispanic | 317 | 196 | 121 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| White | 2,405 | 1,501 | 904 |
| Two or More Races | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 1,163 | 956 | 207 |
| Total | 4,082 | 2,798 | 1,284 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Northwest State Community College is 46% and the transfer-out rate is 11%. The average financial aid amount is $3,952 and 21% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 46% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| Retention Rate | 69% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,952 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 23 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 43 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 147 |