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Northwest Iowa Community College

General Information

Name: Northwest Iowa Community College
Address: 603 W Park St, Sheldon, IA 51201
Phone:

  • General information: (712) 324-5061
  • Financial aid office: (712) 324-5061 x138
  • Admissions office: (712) 324-5061 x115

Website: www.nwicc.edu
Type of Institution: Public, 2-year
Religious affiliation: None

Estimated Student Expenses

Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed expenses2006-072005-062004-05
Tuition and fees
        In-state$3,810$3,630$3,173
        Out-of-state$5,160$5,115$4,193
Books and supplies$850$800$752
Living arrangement
On-campus
        Room and board$4,906$4,770$5,400
        Other expenses$4,160$3,910$2,196
Off-campus
        Room and board$4,906$4,770$5,400
        Other expenses$5,060$4,810$3,566
Off-campus with family
        Other expenses$4,160$3,910$3,566

Total expenses   
In-state
        On-campus$13,726$13,110$11,521
        Off-campus$14,626$14,010$12,891
        Off-campus with family$8,820$8,340$7,491
Out-of-state
        On-campus$15,076$14,595$12,541
        Off-campus$15,976$15,495$13,911
        Off-campus with family$10,170$9,825$8,511

Financial Aid Recipients

    Percentage of Students Who Receive Aid:
  • Any form of aid: 84%
  • Federal grants: 36%
  • State/local grants: 16%
  • Institutional grants: 17%
  • Student loans: 57%
    Average Amount of Aid Received:
  • Federal grants:$2625
  • State/local grants:$1359
  • Institutional grants:$1484
  • Student loans:$4658

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2006-07):$10

Enrollment

Total enrollment: 1082
First-time student retention: 65%
Overall graduation rate: 69%

Characteristics of students

    • Attendance:
    • Full Time: 48%
    • Part Time: 52%
    • Gender:
    • Men: 47%
    • Women: 53%

White non-hispanic: 92%
Black non-hispanic: 0%
Hispanic: 1%
Asian/pacific islander: 0%
American indian/alaska native: 0%
Other: 6%

Degrees offered

    Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
  • Accounting - Associate
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General - Associate, Certificate
  • Business Administration and Management, General - Associate
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications - Associate
  • Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other - Associate
    Construction Trades
  • Construction Trades, General - Associate
  • Electrician - Associate
  • Lineworker - Associate, Certificate
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Manufacturing Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD - Certificate
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
  • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training - Certificate
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) - Associate
  • Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer - Associate
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies - Associate
    Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician - Associate, Certificate
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician - Associate
  • Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician - Associate
    Precision Production
  • Welding Technology/Welder - Certificate
    Transportation and Materials Moving
  • Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation - Certificate


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