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Northwest Kansas Technical College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 253
Student to faculty ratio 11 to 1
Students retention rate 84%
On-time graduation rate 52%

Located in Goodland, Kansas, Northwest Kansas Technical College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest Kansas Technical 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 Kansas Technical 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 11-to-1, Northwest Kansas Technical College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Northwest Kansas Technical College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 84% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 61%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing
The most popular programs at Northwest Kansas Technical College are Electrician, Welding Technology/Welder, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician, Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Electrician

Welding Technology/Welder

Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology/Technician

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 90 of freshman students at Northwest Kansas Technical College received on average $6,117 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.

$6,117
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 77 57% $5,347 $411,685
Other Federal Grant 113 84% $4,667 $527,363
State Grant/Scholarships 1 1% $1,000 $1,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 75 56% $2,906 $217,928
Total Grant & Scholarships 122 90% $6,117 $746,291

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest Kansas Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 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 Kansas Technical College students is 52.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 50.8%.

52.5%

  • African American 25.7% 9 students
  • white 67.0% 71 students
  • hispanic 61.2% 30 students
  • International Students 17.4% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 28.6% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Northwest Kansas Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

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

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