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Northwest Iowa Community College

#3 in Best Community Colleges in Iowa
  • 2 Year
  • Sheldon, IA
  • 65 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Professors
      C-
    2. Value
      A
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Safety
      A-
    5. Student Life
      B+
    6. Location
      C+
    Northwest Iowa is an above-average public college located in Sheldon, Iowa. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 559 undergraduate students. The Northwest Iowa acceptance rate is 100%. Popular majors include Electrical Engineering Technician, Liberal Arts and Humanities, and Nursing. Graduating 70% of students, Northwest Iowa alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $38,000.
    About Northwest Iowa Community College...
    Athletic Division
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    Athletic Conference
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    Address
    603 W Park St
    Sheldon, IA 51201
    Website
    nwicc.edu
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    Northwest Iowa Community College Rankings

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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    100%
    SAT Range
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    ACT Range
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    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
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    High School GPA
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $10,278/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $5,179/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%

    Academics

    Professors
    C-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Electrical Engineering Technician
      91 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      66 Graduates
    • Nursing
      57 Graduates
    • Licensed Practical Nurse Training (LPN)
      47 Graduates
    • Automotive Mechanics
      29 Graduates
    • Industrial Electronics Technician
      18 Graduates
    • Diesel Mechanics
      16 Graduates
    • Accounting
      13 Graduates
    • Welding
      11 Graduates
    • Medical Records Technician
      8 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    559Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,087
    Undergrads Over 25
    18%
    Pell Grant
    34%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
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    Day Care Services
    No
    50%
    of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities.6 responses
    67%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.6 responses
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $43,100/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    70%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
    National
    83%

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    I love the campus. NICC is compact, easy to navigate, and very organized. The staff is friendly and helpful. Most of the educators are exceptional, and I feel like my first degree at NICC was a worth while investment in my career. The parking lot is very large, but during busy spouts finding a parking place is difficult. The college does not offer housing. The intermural sports are scarce, but the social activities are very abundant. NICC offers a lot of great opportunities by having different recruiters visit the campus, and by offering a free learning center for enrolled students.
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    Northwest Iowa Community College has been a good experience thus far. I have had an excellent professor who is extremely patient and makes sure we have to opportunity to ask question if we are feeling lost. The campus is welcoming and easy to navigate. The staff are friendly and very helpful. Overall I'm excited to continue my education here!
    I liked how friendly my professors were. I also liked how willing my advisor was to work with me while creating my schedule, figuring out what I want to do in the future, and helping me in the transfer process.