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Northwest State Community College

Archbold, OH·Public·1,115 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 1,115 students.

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1,115
Students
$13,555
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$33,800
Earnings
10 yr
$9,750
Debt

About This School

Northwest State Community College is a public institution located in Archbold, Ohio with approximately 1,115 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,555 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
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,541

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing20%
Health Professions18%
Computer Science5%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
Education2%
Biological Sciences1%
Social Sciences1%
Engineering1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,698
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,170
Avg Net Price
$13,555
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$13,166
$30–48k$13,461
$48–75k$13,785
$75–110k$13,987
$110k+$14,904

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants13%
Median debt at graduation$9,750

Full Cost

Cost of attendance$17,994

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Median Debt
$9,750
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$34,900
Female graduates$24,300

Gap: 30% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$9,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,800
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$33,800
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 3.5x

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

White72%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino12%
Two or more races2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,115 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northwest State Community College

22600 State Route 34

Archbold, OH 43502-9542

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Official Links

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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.

Official School Resources
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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