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Northwest Iowa Community College, abbreviated as NICC, is situated in Sheldon, Iowa. The college was established in 1966 as a pilot program. It was sponsored by the Department of Education in cooperation with the local high schools. The college offers associate’s, and bachelor’s degrees, certificate courses, diplomas, as well as online study programs in various fields of study. Students can choose from academic programs in arts, science, computers, business, manufacturing, electronics, and automation.
Northwest Iowa Community College offers extensive financial assistance to the students. The eligible students can apply for financial aid and scholarships from the NICC foundation. Hope Scholarship, Iowa Workforce Investment Act, and Veterans Educational Benefits are some of the financial aid programs at NICC. The college also has a center for career counseling and guidance.
The main campus of Northwest Iowa Community College is in Sheldon, IA (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 offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Northwest Iowa Community College students most commonly major in a field related to nursing and emergency medicine and construction trades.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007, Northwest Iowa Community College had 1,288 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.
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
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 85 | licensed practical nurse, registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Construction Trades | 62 | lineworker, electrician, carpentry, construction |
| Mechanics And Repair | 27 | industrial electronics tech, autobody repair, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 21 | business management, accounting, retail |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 12 | computer services management, computer networking |
| Transportation | 12 | construction equipment operation |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | manufacturing tech, electronics tech, mechanical drafting |
| Office And Administration | 9 | administrative assistant |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Administration | 3 | medical records tech |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | radiographer |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Iowa Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 147 | 19 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 121 | 12 |
In 2007, Northwest Iowa Community College had a total enrollment of 1,288 students (835 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 34% |
| 18-19 | 33% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 6% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 88% |
| South Dakota | 4% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
Northwest Iowa Community College offers campus housing for 86 of its 835 (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 offers students a meal plan with 10 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,190 |
| Room and board | $ 4,896 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,410 |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 10 | $53,555 | 4 | $52,379 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $53,555 | 4 | $52,379 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 14 | $40,161 | 12 | $38,203 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $40,161 | 12 | $38,203 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
Lineworker
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD
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
Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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