Northwest Technical College
Northwest Technical College is a public community college in Bemidji, Minnesota, enrolling about 751 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,254 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,254
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,996 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 751 41.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 50.00%
Northwest Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest Technical College?
Northwest Technical College is located in Bemidji, MN (ZIP 56601-4907).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northwest Technical College public or private?
Northwest Technical College is a Public institution.
How much does Northwest Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $6,254.
Average net price after aid: $10,996.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $6,638 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $7,948 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,641 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $13,654 |
| $110,001+ | $16,137 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,016.
How big is Northwest Technical College?
Total enrollment: 751 students.
About 41% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 50.00%.
First-year retention: 73.9%.
What do graduates of Northwest Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $41,389 six years after entry; $42,930 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $15,000.
31.74% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (244 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (94 completions)
- CIP 510713 (27 completions)
- CIP 460302 (21 completions)
- Medical Assistant (20 completions)
- CIP 460503 (19 completions)
- CIP 511504 (19 completions)
- CIP 510601 (14 completions)
- CIP 520302 (7 completions)
- CIP 510716 (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 50.00%; median earnings $42,930 at 10 years; net price $10,996. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,254
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Technical College was $6,254.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,996
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,996.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$43,984 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,996 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,016 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
31.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
33.07% 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 Technical 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 Technical 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 | $5,482 | $5,482 | $11,047 |
| 2014 | $5,482 | $5,482 | $12,091 |
| 2015 | $5,480 | $5,480 | $10,972 |
| 2016 | $5,428 | $5,428 | $13,027 |
| 2017 | $5,480 | $5,480 | $10,077 |
| 2018 | $5,488 | $5,488 | $11,714 |
| 2019 | $5,654 | $5,654 | $11,783 |
| 2020 | $5,731 | $5,731 | $11,638 |
| 2021 | $6,380 | $6,380 | $13,412 |
| 2022 | $6,226 | $6,226 | $13,815 |
| 2023 | $6,246 | $6,246 | $12,941 |
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.
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
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
41.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest Technical College in 2024 is 751 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
73.9%
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.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
48.91% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 48.91% of students graduating from Northwest Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northwest Technical College.
Return on Investment
$15,000 Median Student Debt
$42,930 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
34.94% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
876.04% Return on Investment
3.5 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northwest Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 94 completions
CIP 51.0713: 27 completions
CIP 46.0302: 21 completions
Medical Assistant: 20 completions
CIP 46.0503: 19 completions
CIP 51.1504: 19 completions
CIP 51.0601: 14 completions
CIP 52.0302: 7 completions
CIP 51.0716: 6 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 244 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest Technical College graduates.
About
Northwest Technical College is a public institution located in Bemidji, MN, offering 19 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 751 students. The institution maintains a 50.00% graduation rate. Approximately 31.74% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Bemidji, MN 56601-4907
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Northwest Technical College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Northwest Technical College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,254 and average net price is $10,996 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northwest Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $41,389 six years after entry and $42,930 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwest Technical College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $15,000.
How big is Northwest Technical College?
Total enrollment is about 751 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northwest Technical College public or private?
Northwest Technical College is a public institution located in Bemidji, MN.
Is Northwest Technical College an HBCU?
No. Northwest Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest Technical College a tribal college?
No. Northwest Technical College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northwest Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.4%).
Is Northwest Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest Technical 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
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.