Northwest Technical Institute Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Northwest Technical Institute is a public certificate and vocational school in Springdale, Arkansas, enrolling about 206 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $15,992 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,277. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,513 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,277
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,992 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 206 99.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 73.68%
- First-Generation Students: 58.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 81.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 294
- Room & Board: $13,698 annual estimate
Northwest Technical Institute: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest Technical Institute, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest Technical Institute?
Northwest Technical Institute is located in Springdale, AR (ZIP 72764).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Northwest Technical Institute public or private?
Northwest Technical Institute is a Public institution.
How much does Northwest Technical Institute cost?
Published tuition: $6,277.
Average net price after aid: $15,992.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $15,900 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,026 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,061 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,331 |
| $110,001+ | $16,992 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,108.
How big is Northwest Technical Institute?
Total enrollment: 206 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 294 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Technical Institute?
150%-time completion rate: 73.68%.
First-year retention: 59.4%.
What do graduates of Northwest Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings: $41,241 six years after entry; $41,513 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
78.80% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest Technical Institute known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Welding Technology/Welder (32 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (27 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (24 completions)
- Industrial Technology/Technician (16 completions)
- Surgical Technology/Technologist (16 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (15 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician (11 completions)
- Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest Technical Institute a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 73.68%; median earnings $41,513 at 10 years; net price $15,992. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$6,277
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Technical Institute was $6,277.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,992
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest Technical Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,992.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$63,968 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,992 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,108 4-Year Tuition
$13,698 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,375 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$85,500 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest Technical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
78.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northwest Technical Institute was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Institute 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 | $2,321 | $2,321 | $7,077 |
| 2014 | $2,321 | $2,321 | $6,339 |
| 2015 | $2,321 | $2,321 | $9,393 |
| 2016 | $2,321 | $2,321 | $5,963 |
| 2017 | $2,321 | $2,321 | $6,035 |
| 2018 | $2,326 | $2,326 | $4,461 |
| 2019 | $2,326 | $2,326 | $5,136 |
| 2020 | $2,326 | $2,326 | $15,534 |
| 2021 | $4,450 | $4,450 | $12,673 |
| 2022 | $5,184 | $5,184 | $6,179 |
| 2023 | $5,184 | $5,184 | $11,212 |
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 Technical Institute reported total enrollment of about 206 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 78% male and 22% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (51.5%), Hispanic or Latino (33.0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (7.3%). About 78.80% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 58.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest Technical Institute in 2024 is 206 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 294 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
59.4%
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 51.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.26% 100% Completion Time
73.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.26% of students graduating from Northwest Technical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Welding Technology/Welder: 91% male / 9% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 19% male / 81% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% 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 Technical Institute.
Return on Investment
$41,513 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
548.97% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Northwest Technical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
9 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 10 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Welding Technology/Welder: 32 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 27 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 24 completions
4. Industrial Technology/Technician: 16 completions
5. Surgical Technology/Technologist: 16 completions
6. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 15 completions
7. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 15 completions
8. Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician: 11 completions
9. Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician: 7 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest Technical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest Technical Institute graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Northwest Technical Institute from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,105
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 Technical Institute is a public institution located in Springdale, AR. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Welding Technology/Welder, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 206 students. Student body composition includes White (51.5%), Hispanic or Latino (33.0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (7.3%). The 150%-time completion rate is 73.68%. Approximately 78.80% of students receive Pell Grants. About 58.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Springdale, AR 72764
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Northwest Technical Institute 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest Technical Institute located?
Northwest Technical Institute is located in Springdale, AR.
How much does Northwest Technical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $6,277 and average net price is $15,992 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,698 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Northwest Technical Institute?
Northwest Technical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 294 students, White (51.5%), Hispanic or Latino (33.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northwest Technical Institute?
About 58.6% of students at Northwest Technical Institute are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northwest Technical Institute earn?
Median earnings are $41,241 six years after entry and $41,513 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest Technical Institute?
The 150%-time completion rate is 73.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Northwest Technical Institute public or private?
Northwest Technical Institute is a public institution located in Springdale, AR.
Is Northwest Technical Institute an HBCU?
No. Northwest Technical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest Technical Institute a tribal college?
No. Northwest Technical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest Technical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Northwest Technical Institute reports 33.0% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Northwest Technical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest Technical Institute 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
- Arkansas college costs
- Arkansas colleges by ROI
- Arkansas trade schools profile
- Springdale, Arkansas city profile
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Arkansas
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.