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Northwest College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 632
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
On-time graduation rate 39%

Located in Powell, Wyoming, Northwest College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwest College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Northwest College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northwest College is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Wyoming state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,862

Cost of attendance at Northwest College in 2022 for students from Wyoming.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wyoming's average $4,806
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,162

Cost of attendance at Northwest College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Wyoming's average $12,504
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 93 of freshman students at Northwest College received on average $8,647 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,647
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 107 38% $4,881 $522,253
Other Federal Grant 168 60% $4,919 $826,347
State Grant/Scholarships 124 44% $2,217 $274,894
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 221 79% $5,190 $1,146,920
Total Grant & Scholarships 260 93% $8,647 $2,248,161

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest College students is 38.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 32.7%.

38.9%

  • white 40.5% 105 students
  • hispanic 33.3% 8 students
  • International Students 40.0% 8 students
  • Mixed Race 25.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Northwest College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training