Northwest State Community College (NSCC) is a public two-year college located in Archbold, Ohio with two satellite locations in Bryan and Van Wert, Ohio. Its mission is “to serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training, and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities.”
NSCC has more than 7,000 students enrolled in college and workforce classes and more than 400 full-time and part-time faculty and staff. On top of its degree and certification programs, NSCC also offers non-credit classes on over 300 subjects through their Custom Training Solutions—a division of the school through the use of distance learning.
Certificate and Degree Program Fields:
- Arts & Sciences
- Allied Health & Public Service
- Business Technologies
- Engineering Technologies
- Nursing
The Student Resource Center offers Career Services, Education Planning, Accessibility Services, NSCC Library, Student Activities, Transfer Advise, and Tutoring Services. Other student services include child care, student organization, intramural athletics, and access to the fitness room.
Students are encouraged to meet with a NSCC Transfer Coordinator to design a schedule and ensure that classes transfer seamlessly into a chosen bachelor’s degree program.
View detailed tuition information on NSCC’s Tuition & Fees can be found by accessing their primary web portal. New students can also apply online or request information from the school by simply requesting information from NSCC from this page to save time and energy.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $8,500. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition estimates are:
- State Residents: $3,800-$4,500
- Out-of-State: $7,500-$9,043
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $160-$190 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $310-$370 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 84% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 73% | $3,750 |
| Receiving Student Loans | 41% | $3,324 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Northwest State Community College may offer student services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial instructional courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges offer a variety of career and transfer options for students. The following table shows the graduation and transfer-out rates for this school, versus those community colleges in Ohio, which can be valuable information for determining which school to attend.
| Northwest State Community College | Henry County | Ohio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 27.3% | - | 18.2% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15.7% | - | 21.4% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) Program
- Accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (since 1991)
- Find all the other nursing programs in Ohio
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Northwest State Community College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A)
- Accounting (A)
- Bookkeeping (C)
- Administrative Assistant (A)
- Entrepreneurship (A)
- Advertising and Marketing (A)
- Human Resources (A)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (A)
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services (A, C)
- Banking and Financial Services (A)
- Office Management and Supervision
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Programming (A, C)
- System Administration (A)
- Computer and Information Systems Security (A)
- Data Processing Technology (C)
- Web Design (A)
Construction Trades
- Electrician (A)
Education
- Kindergarten and Preschool Education (A)
- Teacher and Professional Development (A)
- Teacher Assistant (TA) (A)
Engineering
- Computer Engineering (A)
Engineering Technology
- Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology (A, C)
- Cad Drafting (A, C)
- Plastics Engineering Technology (A)
- Refrigeration Technology (C)
- Computer Engineering (A)
- Engineering Management (A)
- Energy Management
- Quality Control
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care (A)
- Human Development, Family Studies
Health and Clinical Professions
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (C)
- Nursing (A)
- Phlebotomy (C)
- Medical Executive Assistant (A)
- Medical Assistant (A)
- Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
- Industrial Mechanics (A, C)
- Industrial Electronics Technology (A, C)
Precision Production
- Welding (C)
- Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) (C)
- Machinist (C)
- Ironworking
- Precision Metal Working
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A, C)
- Criminal Justice (A)
Transportation and Materials Moving
Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northwest State Community College.
- Jackson College in Jackson, MI (50 miles away)
- James A Rhodes State College in Lima, OH (51 miles away)
- Monroe County Community College in Monroe, MI (54 miles away)
- Glen Oaks Community College in Centreville, MI (70 miles away)
- Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, MI (76 miles away)