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Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon, IAPublicTown Setting
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N/A
Accept Rate
N/A
$14,800
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
864
Students
Small campus body
$49,635
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public institution located in the town setting of Sheldon, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 864 students and has an admission acceptance rate of N/A.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Public
Student Population
864 (Small)
Predominant Degree
Certificates
Locale / Setting
Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A

Top Majors & Programs

Health Sciences35% of degrees
Business & Marketing11% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $96,897
Earnings 5yr: $110,999
Debt: $5,500
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,018
Earnings 5yr: $88,391
Debt: N/A
Ground Transportation.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,286
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,319
Earnings 5yr: $76,903
Debt: $12,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,337
Earnings 5yr: $57,723
Debt: $20,886
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $63,862
Earnings 5yr: $51,400
Debt: $15,499
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,907
Earnings 5yr: $51,849
Debt: $11,326
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $61,481
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,666
Earnings 5yr: $41,727
Debt: $8,414
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agriculture, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Carpenters.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$14,800
In-State Tuition$7,350
Out-of-State Tuition$7,650
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

16%
Pell Grants
13%
Take Loans
70%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,635
+2% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,776

Completion Signals

58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
73%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$7,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$76/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

47%
Men
53%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 47% men and 53% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
30%
Avg Family Income
$52,156
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