Home > Wyoming Colleges > Powell Colleges > Northwest College
Northwest College
- 231 W 6th St
- Powell, WY 82435
- OPEID College Code: 00393100
-
- General Phone: (307) 754-6000
- President: Miles Larowe
- Website: www.northwestcollege.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 1,747
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Small
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 27% | 39% | 40% | 58% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,720 | $3,191 | $1,697 | $2,511 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 7.8% | 8.8% | 4.8% |
| Number in Default | 29 | 31 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 371 | 351 | 289 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,000 | $1,928 | $1,880 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,976 | $4,784 | $4,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $650 | $650 | $650 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $3,488 | $3,412 | $3,376 |
| Other Expenses | $2,060 | $2,060 | $2,060 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $8,198 | $8,050 | $7,966 |
| Out of State | $11,174 | $10,906 | $10,726 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $2,650 | $2,578 | $2,530 |
| Out of State | $5,626 | $5,434 | $5,290 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $2,650 | $2,578 | $2,530 |
| Out of State | $5,626 | $5,434 | $5,290 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,747 Undergraduate: 1,747
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 687 Female: 1,060
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 687 Female: 1,060
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,172 Part-Time: 575
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,172 Part-Time: 575
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 18 | 1% |
| Black | 14 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 45 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 5% |
| White | 1,581 | 90% |
| Unknown | 5 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 81 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 460 | 26% |
| Ages 20-21 | 459 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 232 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 156 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 102 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 73 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 108 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 67 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 293 | 181 | 112 |
| Faculty Status | 136 | 78 | 58 |
| Tenured Faculty | 54 | 51 | 3 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 136 | 78 | 58 |
| Primarily Instruction | 136 | 78 | 58 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 19 | 18 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 61 | 31 | 30 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 77 | 54 | 23 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 35 | 27 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,847 (78) | $56,768 (52) | $54,004 (26) |
| Professor | $66,264 (9) | $66,264 (9) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $60,202 (19) | $60,054 (13) | $60,522 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,726 (24) | $56,063 (17) | $58,338 (7) |
| Instructor | $48,246 (26) | $47,830 (13) | $48,663 (13) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,847 (78) | $56,768 (52) | $54,004 (26) |
| Professor | $66,264 (9) | $66,264 (9) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $60,202 (19) | $60,054 (13) | $60,522 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,726 (24) | $56,063 (17) | $58,338 (7) |
| Instructor | $48,246 (26) | $47,830 (13) | $48,663 (13) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $360,233 | $203,789 | $156,444 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 57% | 43% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 66 | 39 | 27 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 66 | 39 | 27 |
| Basketball | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 18 | 18 | - |
| Rodeo | 10 | 6 | 4 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $40,584 | $28,193 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,460 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Rodeo | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 59%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 38% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 33% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 56% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 40% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| White | 39% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 17 | 16 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 3 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 2 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 5 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 2 | 4 |
College Reviews
No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review the Program
at Northwest College
Be the First to Review the Program
at Northwest College
Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
