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Northwest Iowa Community College

  • 603 W Park St
  • Sheldon, IA 51201
  • OPEID College Code: 00460000
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  • General Phone: (712) 324-5061
  • President: Bill Giddings
  • Website: www.nwicc.edu
  • Type: Public, 2-Year
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
  • Local Area: Rural Fringe
  • Student Enrollment: 1,288
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • Northwest Iowa Community College is a progressive learning college rapidly responding to the changing needs of our global community.
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Two-Year
 
    Admission Fees N/A
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $10.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • Open Admission Policy
    • Accepts Any Student Who Applies
 
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 86%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving78%30%19%25%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,609$2,957$1,253$1,179
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.4%4.9%7.5%
Number in Default71318
Number in Repayment285265239
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$3,960$3,810$3,630
Out of State Tuition and Fees$5,190$5,160$5,115
Books and Supplies$900$850$800
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$4,896$4,906$4,770
Other Expenses$4,410$4,160$3,910
Off Campus
Room and Board$4,896$4,906$4,770
Other Expenses$5,310$5,060$4,810
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,410$5,060$3,910
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$14,166$13,726$13,110
Out of State$15,396$15,076$14,595
Off Campus
In-State$15,066$14,626$14,010
Out of State$16,296$15,976$15,495
Off Campus with Family
In-State$9,270$8,820$8,340
Out of State$10,500$10,170$9,825
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateAssociate
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-5
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science72
Business Administration and Management-13
Retailing and Retail Operations3-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications-5
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other-7
 
Construction Trades
Carpentry6-
Construction Trades-2
Electrician-9
Lineworker405
 
Engineering Technology
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-3
Manufacturing Technology-5
Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting Cad2-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Emergency Medical Technology--
Licensed Practical Nurse Training43-
Nursing-42
Radiologic Technology--
Medical Records Technology-3
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-23
 
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Autobody, Collision and Repair Technology35
Diesel Mechanics Technology-4
Industrial Electronics Technology-8
Automotive Mechanics Technology16
 
Precision Production
Machine Tool Technology1-
Welding Technology3-
 
Transportation and Materials Moving
Construction, Heavy Equipment Operation12-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,288
    • Undergraduate: 1,288
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 631 Female: 657
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 631 Female: 657
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 606 Part-Time: 682
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 606 Part-Time: 682
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien30.2%
American Indian20.2%
Black30.2%
Asian50.4%
Hispanic212%
White1,16691%
Unknown887%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1843634%
Ages 18-1942333%
Ages 20-2116413%
Ages 22-24836%
Ages 25-29645%
Ages 30-34373%
Ages 35-39282%
Ages 40-49333%
Ages 50-65191%
Age Over 6510.08%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees225103122
Faculty Status1394099
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1394099
Primarily Instruction1394099
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial66-
Other Professionals41338
Technical and/or Paraprofessional392415
Clerical And Secretarial291910
Service and/or Maintenance1055
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$39,257 (26)$40,161 (14)$38,203 (12)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$53,219 (14)$53,555 (10)$52,379 (4)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$40,758 (40)$41,685 (24)$39,367 (16)
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 80%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 40%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students55%
 
By Gender
Male58%
Female47%
 
By Race
Asian-
White54%
Unknown71%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Robbery-2
Burglary1-
Vehicle Theft-1
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