Northwest State Community College

https://northweststate.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,496

2023 Average Net Price

$10,871

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,110

14.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

46.7%

50 Graduates

About

Northwest State Community College is a higher education institution located in Henry County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Northwest State Community College were Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (47 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2023, 408 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest State Community College. 43.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 56.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (188 degrees), 4.18 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest State Community College is $4,496, which is $−3,757 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest State Community College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 406 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest State Community College is $4,496, which is $3,757 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,871.

In 2023, 23% of undergraduate students attending Northwest State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 6% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,496

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwest State Community College was $4,496. The cost of tuition at Northwest State Community College is $−3,757 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest State Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,871

2023 Value

0.348%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,871. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest State Community College grew by 0.348%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,140

Room and Board

$2,110

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest State Community College was of $8,140 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.36% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,110. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest State Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

23% of undergraduate students at Northwest State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 37.8% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest State Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest State Community College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 406 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest State Community College had a total enrollment of 4,110 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest State Community College is 598 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,512. This means that 14.5% of students enrolled at Northwest State Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55.7% White, 7.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Black or African American, 1.09% Two or More Races, 0.706% Asian, 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.073% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.9%), followed by White Female (24.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (4.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

14.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest State Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,110 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest State Community College is 598 and the part-time enrollment is 3,512. This means that 14.5% of students enrolled at Northwest State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest State Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest State Community College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Northwest State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest State Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,289 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
293 enrolled students
Black or African American
80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest State Community College is 55.7% White, 7.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.95% Black or African American, 1.09% Two or More Races, 0.706% Asian, 0.122% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.073% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 56 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwest State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest State Community College is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwest State Community College is Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields (47 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), and Protective Services (23 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest State Community College are Social workers, all other (170,672 people), Police officers (137,645 people), Other managers (108,920 people), Construction managers (51,546 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (44,109 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest State Community College in 2023 are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), Construction (7 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest State Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northwest State Community College are Engineering Technologies (107 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (55 degrees), Protective Services (23 degrees), Construction (7 degrees), and Precision Production (9 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest State Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields
47 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
29 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
24 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Northwest State Community College was Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields with 47 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Northwest State Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

232

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

176

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 232 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest State Community College, which is 1.32 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (176).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest State Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 44 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest State Community College in Other Engineering Technologies & Engineering-Related Fields, which is 14.7 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest State Community College in Registered Nursing, which is 8.67 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from Northwest State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (60%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwest State Community College is Female and Two or More Races (60% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
188 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
45 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest State Community College is white (188 degrees awarded). There were 4.18 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (45 degrees).

41.4% of degree recipients (169 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
111 degrees awarded
White Female
77 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest State Community College is white male (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (77 degrees).

Operations

Northwest State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 88.3k (5.27%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Northwest State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 36.9M. Northwest State Community College employs 43 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwest State Community College are Female No academic rank (26), and Male No academic rank (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest State Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, Service, with 18 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Endowment

$1.68M

2023 Endowment

3.95%

growth from 2022

Northwest State Community College has an endowment valued at about $1.68M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest State Community College grew 3.95% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.13M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest State Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.6M

2023 Salaries

9.74%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwest State Community College paid a median of $12.6M in salaries, which represents 34% of their overall expenditure ($36.9M) and a 9.74% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.1% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 6.74% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.82M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Northwest State Community College paid a total of $2.82M to 43 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

27 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest State Community College was No academic rank with 43 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest State Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, Service with 18 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest State Community College was Female No academic rank with 26 employees, and Male No academic rank with 17 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest State Community College.

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