Northwest Technology Center-Alva

Last updated: June 18, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Northwest Technology Center-Alva is a public certificate and vocational school in Alva, Oklahoma, enrolling about 58 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. The published completion rate is about 76.92% at 150% of normal time.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $10,038 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 58 77.6% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 76.92%

Northwest Technology Center-Alva: what the data shows

Common questions about Northwest Technology Center-Alva, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Northwest Technology Center-Alva?

Northwest Technology Center-Alva is located in Alva, OK (ZIP 73717).

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva public or private?

Northwest Technology Center-Alva is a Public institution.

How much does Northwest Technology Center-Alva cost?

Average net price after aid: $10,038.

How big is Northwest Technology Center-Alva?

Total enrollment: 58 students.

About 78% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Technology Center-Alva?

150%-time completion rate: 76.92%.

First-year retention: 87.5%.

What do graduates of Northwest Technology Center-Alva earn?

Median earnings: $35,157 six years after entry; $32,501 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

9.86% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Northwest Technology Center-Alva known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 76.92%; median earnings $32,501 at 10 years; net price $10,038. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Costs

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest Technology Center-Alva was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$10,038
2024 Value

In 2024 Northwest Technology Center-Alva had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,038.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$40,152 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$10,038 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.

4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest Technology Center-Alva.

Financial Aid by Income Level

9.86% 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 Technology Center-Alva 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 Technology Center-Alva in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2015——$8,360
2017——$3,973
2022——$6,678
2023——$10,038

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

77.6% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Technology Center-Alva in 2024 is 58 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

87.5%
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

76.92% 100% Completion Time

76.92% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 76.92% of students graduating from Northwest Technology Center-Alva completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Northwest Technology Center-Alva.

Return on Investment

$32,501 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

709.45% Return on Investment

Financial value analysis for Northwest Technology Center-Alva.

Top Programs by Completions

10 Programs Reporting Data

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training: 73 completions

Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 16 completions

Welding Technology: 10 completions

Automobile Mechanics Technology: 7 completions

Medical Assistant: 4 completions

Communications Technology - 10.0299: 1 completions

CIP 46.0302: 1 completions

Visual & Performing Arts: 1 completions

CIP 52.0302: 1 completions

Other/Unknown Programs: 114 completions

Most popular programs at Northwest Technology Center-Alva.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Northwest Technology Center-Alva graduates.

About

Northwest Technology Center-Alva is a public institution located in Alva, OK, offering 10 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 58 students. The institution maintains a 76.92% graduation rate. Approximately 9.86% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Public

Location

Alva, OK 73717

Region: Southwest

Insights and Analysis

Northwest Technology Center-Alva 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 Technology Center-Alva cost?

Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $10,038 in the latest College Scorecard data.

What do graduates of Northwest Technology Center-Alva earn?

Median earnings are $35,157 six years after entry and $32,501 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest Technology Center-Alva?

The 150%-time completion rate is 76.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How big is Northwest Technology Center-Alva?

Total enrollment is about 58 students in the latest reporting year.

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva public or private?

Northwest Technology Center-Alva is a public institution located in Alva, OK.

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva an HBCU?

No. Northwest Technology Center-Alva is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva a tribal college?

No. Northwest Technology Center-Alva is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Northwest Technology Center-Alva does not meet that proxy (reported share 13.8%).

Is Northwest Technology Center-Alva religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest Technology Center-Alva in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

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.