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Northwest Iowa Community College

Sheldon, IA·Public·856 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 856 students.

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Accept
856
Students
$12,357
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$48,000
Earnings
10 yr
$7,000
Debt

About This School

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public institution located in Sheldon, Iowa with approximately 856 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $12,357 per year. Typical graduates earn $48,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northwest Iowa Community College (NCC) is a public community college in Sheldon, Iowa. It opened in 1966 and is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The college is located on a 269-acre campus one mile west of Sheldon. Northwest Iowa Community College offers both vocational technical programs and arts and sciences transfer courses—43 programs in all.

Worth considering if you want affordable career training without taking on much debt — graduates leave with just $7,000 in median debt, which is impressively low. The 43 vocational and transfer programs offer real flexibility, and median earnings of $48,000 a decade out are solid for a two-year school. Just keep in mind this is a small, rural campus of under 900 students, so if you're looking for a bustling college experience or wide program variety, you may want to weigh your options carefully.

Founded
1966
Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions29%
Business & Marketing7%
Computer Science5%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$7,110
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,410
Avg Net Price
$12,357
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants15%
Median debt at graduation$7,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$7,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$41,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,000
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.9x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White79%
Black6%
Hispanic/Latino10%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (856 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northwest Iowa Community College

603 W Park St

Sheldon, IA 51201

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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