Northwest State Community College Tuition & Completion
Northwest State Community College is a public community college in Archbold, Ohio, enrolling about 1,115 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $13,555 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,698. Student demographics in federal data include White (72.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.9%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,698
- 2024 Average Net Price: $13,555 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,115 35.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.64%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,881
- Room & Board: $9,548 annual estimate
Northwest State Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest State Community College?
Northwest State Community College is located in Archbold, OH (ZIP 43502-9542).
Is Northwest State Community College public or private?
Northwest State Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Northwest State Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,698 in-state, $9,170 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $13,555.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,166 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,461 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,785 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,987 |
| $110,001+ | $14,904 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,792.
How big is Northwest State Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,115 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 7,881 students.
About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest State Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.64%.
First-year retention: 69.2%.
What do graduates of Northwest State Community College earn?
Median earnings: $36,106 six years after entry; $40,004 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,750.
13.28% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest State Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (41 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (35 completions)
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other (25 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (23 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (20 completions)
- Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (11 completions)
- Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician (11 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (11 completions)
- Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist (11 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest State Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.64%; median earnings $40,004 at 10 years; net price $13,555. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,698
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest State Community College was $4,698.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$13,555
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,555.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$54,220 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$13,555 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,792 4-Year In-State Tuition
$36,680 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,548 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,763 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$16,009 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$64,036 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest State Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
13.28% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northwest State Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northwest State Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,574 | $6,934 | $10,722 |
| 2014 | $3,652 | $7,090 | $10,231 |
| 2015 | $3,989 | $7,757 | $9,865 |
| 2016 | $3,858 | $7,490 | $9,696 |
| 2017 | $3,858 | $7,490 | $10,022 |
| 2018 | $4,098 | $7,970 | $8,480 |
| 2019 | $4,218 | $8,210 | $8,619 |
| 2020 | $4,338 | $8,450 | $11,154 |
| 2021 | $4,338 | $8,450 | $11,092 |
| 2022 | $4,578 | $8,930 | $13,082 |
| 2023 | $4,578 | $8,930 | $13,696 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northwest State Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,115 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 47% male and 53% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (11.0%). About 13.28% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
35.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest State Community College in 2024 is 1,115 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 7,881 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.2%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 72.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
27.52% 100% Completion Time
45.64% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 27.52% of students graduating from Northwest State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 32% male / 68% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20% male / 80% female
- Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 80% male / 20% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northwest State Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,750 Median Student Debt
$40,004 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
24.37% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
637.81% Return on Investment
2.4 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northwest State Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 61 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 41 completions
2. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 35 completions
3. Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other: 25 completions
4. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 23 completions
5. Business Administration and Management, General: 20 completions
6. Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician: 19 completions
7. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 11 completions
8. Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician: 11 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 11 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest State Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest State Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northwest State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,541
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,304
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Northwest State Community College is a public institution located in Archbold, OH, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,115 students. Student body composition includes White (72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%), Race/ethnicity unknown (11.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.64%. Approximately 13.28% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Archbold, OH 43502-9542
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 61 distinct degree programs, Northwest State Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest State Community College located?
Northwest State Community College is located in Archbold, OH.
How much does Northwest State Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,698 and average net price is $13,555 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,548 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northwest State Community College?
Northwest State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7,881 students, White (72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (11.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northwest State Community College?
About 48.2% of students at Northwest State Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northwest State Community College earn?
Median earnings are $36,106 six years after entry and $40,004 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest State Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwest State Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,750.
Is Northwest State Community College public or private?
Northwest State Community College is a public institution located in Archbold, OH.
Is Northwest State Community College an HBCU?
No. Northwest State Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest State Community College a tribal college?
No. Northwest State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northwest State Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.9%).
Is Northwest State Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.