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Northwest State Community College

Archbold, OH·Public·1,037 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 1,037 students.

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1,037
Students
$13,696
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,800
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Northwest State Community College is a public institution located in Archbold, Ohio with approximately 1,037 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,696 per year. Typical graduates earn $33,800 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northwest State Community College is a public community college near Archbold, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its current president is Todd Hernandez.

This is a solid, low-risk option for students in northwest Ohio looking to keep costs manageable — median debt at graduation is just $5,500, which is genuinely low compared to most schools. The tradeoff is that median earnings 10 years out sit at $33,800, so it's best suited for students pursuing specific local career paths or planning to transfer rather than expecting a big income boost from a terminal credential here. Worth considering if affordability and a small campus feel are priorities, but have a clear plan for what comes next.

Founded
1968
Setting
Distant rural

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing19%
Health Professions13%
Computer Science4%
Education2%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Biological Sciences1%
Engineering0%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,578
Out-of-State Tuition
$8,930
Avg Net Price
$13,696
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants11%
Median debt at graduation$5,500

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.1x

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

White71%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,037 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northwest State Community College

22600 State Route 34

Archbold, OH 43502-9542

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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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