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Northwood Technical College

Rice Lake, WI·Public·2,026 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 2,026 students.

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2,026
Students
$8,892
Net Price
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Grad Rate
$36,200
Earnings
10 yr
$5,500
Debt

About This School

Northwood Technical College is a public institution located in Rice Lake, Wisconsin with approximately 2,026 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $8,892 per year. Typical graduates earn $36,200 within 10 years of enrollment.

Northwood Technical College is a public technical college with campuses in Ashland, New Richmond, Rice Lake and Superior, Wisconsin. There are also outreach centers in Balsam Lake, Hayward and Ladysmith and Shell Lake.

This is a strong option for students in northwestern Wisconsin who want an affordable, career-focused education — at just $8,892 per year in average net price and a median graduation debt of only $5,500, the financial risk is genuinely low. The concern worth noting is that median earnings sit at $36,200 a decade after enrollment, which is modest, so the return depends heavily on which program you choose and whether it aligns with your local job market. Worth considering if you're pursuing a technical trade or health-related field and plan to work in the region, but do your homework on specific program outcomes before committing.

Setting
Remote town

Popular Programs

Health Professions33%
Business & Marketing12%
Education4%
Computer Science3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$4,524
Out-of-State Tuition
$6,583
Avg Net Price
$8,892
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants30%
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)
$36,200
after enrollment
Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$5,500
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$31,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$36,200
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 6.6x

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

White86%
Black3%
Hispanic/Latino4%
Asian1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,026 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Northwood Technical College

1900 College Dr.

Rice Lake, WI 54868

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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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