School Summary

Northwest Iowa Community College


General Information:

Founded in 1966, Northwest Iowa Community College is seated on 263 acres located in O'Brien county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 12:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 2 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 358. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

603 West Park Street

Sheldon, IA
51201-1046
For more information call: 712 324-5061. This school has a website at https://www.nwicc.edu/


Application Fee: $15
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
Other application requirements: Placement Assessment
Application Requirements:
Recommended Tests: ACT, SAT or ACT
Other Requirements: COMPASS, Asset, and Accuplacer


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $4,992.00 $5,232.00
Room and Board $9,968.00 $9,968.00
Fees $1,584.00 $1,584.00
Total $16,544.00 $16,784.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. This institution offers a cooperative/work-study program. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.nwicc.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Learning disabilities services, Cooperative (work-study) program, Off-campus study, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
No Competition - Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 0%
24-29 0%
18-23 0%
12-17 0%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% N/A
11-25% N/A
26-50% N/A
Under 50% N/A




No intercollegiate male sports found.


No intercollegiate female sports found.

Bowling, Basketball, Football, Softball

Bowling, Basketball, Football, Softball



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 790
Female 1,021
Total 1,811


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 790
Female 1,021
Total 1,811

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 1%
African American 6%
Hispanic 10%
Native American 0%
White 78%
Other 4%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 85%
At Least 25 Years Old 15%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 90%
Out Of State 10%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus N/A
Live Off Campus N/A


Fall Kick-off BBQ, Free Holiday Meals, SGA Special Entertainment


No school organizations data available.


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 51.0904                                           Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • 26.1201                                           Biotechnology
  • 11.0901                                           Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 11.0201                                           Computer Programming/Programmer, General
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 46.0000                                           Construction Trades, General
  • 52.0401                                           Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 15.0303                                           Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 15.0613                                           Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
  • 47.0105                                           Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
  • 46.0303                                           Lineworker
  • 46.0302                                           Electrician
  • 48.0508                                           Welding Technology/Welder
  • 49.0202                                           Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
  • 47.0603                                           Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • 47.0604                                           Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • 47.0605                                           Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 51.0707                                           Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
  • 51.0911                                           Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

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