The main campus of Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, Iowa (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Northwest Iowa Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine and construction trades.
Northwest Iowa Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2005, the school had 1,082 enrolled students.
Northwest Iowa Community College makes available a lot of student housing.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northwest Iowa Community College is a progressive learning college rapidly responding to the changing needs of our global community."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Iowa Community College
603 W Park St
Sheldon, IA 51201
General Phone: (712) 324-5061
http://www.nwicc.edu
Northwest Iowa Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 77 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing |
| Construction Trades | 50 | lineworker |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | electrical/electronic tech, electronics tech |
| Liberal Arts | 18 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 16 | business management, accounting |
| Mechanics And Repair | 16 | diesel mechanics, autobody repair, automobile mechanics |
| Office And Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer services management, computer networking |
| Transportation | 7 | construction equipment operation |
| Production Trades | 5 | tool and die tech, welding, machine shop assistant |
| Medical Adminstration | 3 | medical records tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Iowa Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 124 | 15 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 112 | 11 |
In 2005, Northwest Iowa Community College had a total enrollment of 1,082 students (708 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 24% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 83% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Northwest Iowa Community College offers campus housing for 40 of its 708 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Sheldon, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Iowa Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,630 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,115 |
| Room and board | $ 4,770 |
| Room charge | $ 2,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,910 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest Iowa Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 460000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 27 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 12 | $47,180 | 4 | $48,194 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $47,180 | 4 | $48,194 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 15 | $36,991 | 8 | $35,147 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $36,991 | 8 | $35,147 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Shop Technology/Assistant
Tool and Die Technology/Technician
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Iowa Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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