Northwest College
Northwest College is a public community college in Powell, Wyoming, enrolling about 890 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $4,962 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,962
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,463 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 890 74.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.66%
Northwest College: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest College?
Northwest College is located in Powell, WY (ZIP 82435-1898).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Northwest College public or private?
Northwest College is a Public institution.
How much does Northwest College cost?
Published tuition: $4,962 in-state, $11,262 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,463.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,390 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,822 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,961 |
| $110,001+ | $7,821 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $19,848.
How big is Northwest College?
Total enrollment: 890 students.
About 75% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest College?
150%-time completion rate: 48.66%.
What do graduates of Northwest College earn?
Median earnings: $33,237 six years after entry; $36,950 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,000.
17.84% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (256 completions)
- CIP 240102 (45 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (26 completions)
- CIP 513999 (17 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.1020 (12 completions)
- Communications Technology - 10.5070 (12 completions)
- CIP 500406 (10 completions)
- CIP 500402 (9 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (8 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (7 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.66%; median earnings $36,950 at 10 years; net price $7,463. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$4,962
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest College was $4,962.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,463
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,463.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,852 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,463 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$19,848 4-Year In-State Tuition
$45,048 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
17.84% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.11% 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 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 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 | $2,653 | $6,445 | $5,104 |
| 2014 | $2,749 | $6,733 | $5,163 |
| 2015 | $2,789 | $6,773 | $5,022 |
| 2016 | $3,201 | $7,473 | $5,846 |
| 2017 | $3,386 | $7,898 | $6,326 |
| 2018 | $3,447 | $7,959 | $6,045 |
| 2019 | $4,270 | $10,210 | $5,902 |
| 2020 | $4,330 | $10,270 | $7,427 |
| 2021 | $4,862 | $11,162 | $5,714 |
| 2022 | $4,862 | $11,162 | $7,044 |
| 2023 | $4,935 | $11,235 | $7,394 |
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
74.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest College in 2024 is 890 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
0.00% 100% Completion Time
48.66% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Northwest 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 College.
Return on Investment
$10,000 Median Student Debt
$36,950 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
27.06% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1137.77% Return on Investment
2.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northwest College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 24.0102: 45 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 26 completions
CIP 51.3999: 17 completions
Communications Technology - 10.1020: 12 completions
Communications Technology - 10.5070: 12 completions
CIP 50.0406: 10 completions
CIP 50.0402: 9 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 8 completions
Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 7 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 256 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest College graduates.
About
Northwest College is a public institution located in Powell, WY, offering 49 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 890 students. The institution maintains a 48.66% graduation rate. Approximately 17.84% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Powell, WY 82435-1898
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Northwest 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 College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $4,962 and average net price is $7,463 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northwest College earn?
Median earnings are $33,237 six years after entry and $36,950 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwest College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,000.
How big is Northwest College?
Total enrollment is about 890 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northwest College public or private?
Northwest College is a public institution located in Powell, WY.
Is Northwest College an HBCU?
No. Northwest College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest College a tribal college?
No. Northwest College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northwest College does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.4%).
Is Northwest College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest 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.