Northwest Iowa Community College

www.nwicc.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,490

2.81% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$11,613

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.53%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,716

32.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.7%

148 Graduates

About

Northwest Iowa Community College is a higher education institution located in Sioux County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwest Iowa Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (63 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (38 degrees), and Industrial Electronics Technology (20 degrees).

In 2021, 387 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Iowa Community College. 45.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 54.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (299 degrees), 7.87 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College is $5,490, which is $−2,478 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College is $5,490, which is $−2,478 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,613.

In 2021, 40% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Iowa Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 15% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$5,490

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College was $5,490. The cost of tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College is $−2,478 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Iowa Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,613

2021 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest Iowa Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,613. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest Iowa Community College grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Iowa Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$6,836

Room and Board

$1,312

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Iowa Community College was of $6,836 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.74% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,312. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Iowa Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

15%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

40% of undergraduate students at Northwest Iowa Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2020, when 32% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Iowa Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.53%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Iowa Community College was 1.53%, which represents 4 out of the 262 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest Iowa Community College had a total enrollment of 1,716 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Iowa Community College is 562 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,154. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Northwest Iowa Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Iowa Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.9% White, 8.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.15% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest Iowa Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (55.7%), followed by White Female (29.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.91%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Iowa Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,716 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Iowa Community College is 562 and the part-time enrollment is 1,154. This means that 32.8% of students enrolled at Northwest Iowa Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Iowa Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Iowa Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Northwest Iowa Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Iowa Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,422 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
143 enrolled students
Black or African American
54 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Iowa Community College is 82.9% White, 8.33% Hispanic or Latino, 3.15% Black or African American, 1.4% Asian, 1.17% Two or More Races, 0.758% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.175% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 35 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwest Iowa Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Iowa Community College is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 7.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwest Iowa Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (63 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (38 degrees) and Industrial Electronics Technology (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Iowa Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (74 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), and Transportation (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Iowa Community College are Other managers (71,234 people), Construction managers (43,514 people), Software developers (34,331 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (34,304 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,366 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Iowa Community College in 2021 are Construction (74 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Transportation (7 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Iowa Community College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Northwest Iowa Community College are Construction (74 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Transportation (7 degrees), Engineering Technologies (20 degrees), and Precision Production (11 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Construction

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Iowa Community College are Construction (113,509 people), Computer Systems Design (51,610 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (45,424 people), Elementary & secondary schools (41,617 people), and Air transportation (36,035 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Iowa Community College.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
63 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majors awarded
Industrial Electronics Technology
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwest Iowa Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 63 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northwest Iowa Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

176

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 211 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Iowa Community College, which is 1.2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Iowa Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Iowa Community College in Lineworker. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Iowa Community College in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 10.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

56%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 56% of students graduating from Northwest Iowa Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (74.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest Iowa Community College is Male and White (74.4% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
299 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded
Black or African American
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Iowa Community College is white (299 degrees awarded). There were 7.87 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (38 degrees).

3.36% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
170 degrees awarded
White Female
129 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Iowa Community College is white male (170 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (129 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Iowa Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $5.17M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.01M (38.8%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Northwest Iowa Community College had a total salary expenditure of 23.5M. Northwest Iowa Community College employs 34 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwest Iowa Community College are Male No academic rank (24), and Female No academic rank (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Iowa Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 20 employees, Management, with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Endowment

$5.17M

2021 Endowment

32.1%

growth from 2020

Northwest Iowa Community College has an endowment valued at about $5.17M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest Iowa Community College grew 32.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $121k lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest Iowa Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.05M

2021 Salaries

9.57%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Northwest Iowa Community College paid a median of $8.05M in salaries, which represents 34.3% of their overall expenditure ($23.5M) and a 9.57% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest Iowa Community College paid a total of $1.83M to 34 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

20 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Iowa Community College was No academic rank with 34 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Iowa Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees, Management with 19 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 13 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Iowa Community College was Male No academic rank with 24 employees, and Female No academic rank with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest Iowa Community College.