| Type | Less than 2 year, Public |
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| Campus locale | Rural: Fringe |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate |
| Calendar system | Continuous |
| Student body size | Small |
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| Student to faculty ratio | 13 to 1 |
| Students retention rate | 100% |
| On-time graduation rate | 82% |
Located in Alva, Oklahoma, Northwest Technology Center-Alva is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.
One of the notable aspects of Northwest Technology Center-Alva 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 Technology Center-Alva is accredited by the Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education, 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 13-to-1, Northwest Technology Center-Alva emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Northwest Technology Center-Alva boasts an impressive student retention rate of 100% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 62% and 76%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Oklahoma State Board of Career and Technology Education
Tuition & Fees
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
| Program Length | 9 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $1,804 |
| Books and Supplies | $451 |
| Total Cost | $2,255 |
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
| Program Length | 10 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $525 |
| Total Cost | $2,625 |
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Welding Technology/Welder
| Program Length | 10 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $525 |
| Total Cost | $2,625 |
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Graphic Design
| Program Length | 10 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $525 |
| Total Cost | $2,625 |
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Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
| Program Length | 11 months |
| Tuition and Fees | $2,926 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,025 |
| Total Cost | $5,951 |
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Tuition Plans
Tuition plans offered by Northwest Technology Center-Alva during 2022 academic year.
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Prepaid tuition planNot Offered
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Guaranteed tuition planNot Offered
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Tuition payment planNot Offered
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Other alternative tuition planNot Offered
Financial Aid
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Northwest Technology Center-Alva received on average $3,847 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.
Post-9/11 GI Bill
Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.
Academic Programs
Health Professions
Total number of students graduated under this category 60Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Automotive Technology
Total number of students graduated under this category 17Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Precision Production
Total number of students graduated under this category 10Welding Technology/Welder
Construction Trades
Total number of students graduated under this category 8Electrician
Visual & Performing Arts
Total number of students graduated under this category 6Graphic Design
Business
Total number of students graduated under this category 3Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Culinary and Personal Services
Total number of students graduated under this category 2Cooking and Related Culinary Arts
Outcome
Graduation Rate
Out of 11 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 9 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).
81.8%
Dropout Rate
Out of 11 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students dropped out of the school.
18.2%
Students Population
Gender Diversity
Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Northwest Technology Center-Alva is largely skewed towards men students, with 56.3% of undergraduate students being men and 43.7% being women. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 261, with 114 women and 147 men.
- men 56.3% 147 students
- women 43.7% 114 students
Students Age Diversity
- 18-19 25% 65 students
- 30-34 2% 6 students
- 20-21 2% 5 students
- 25-29 2% 5 students
- 40-49 2% 5 students
- 22-24 2% 4 students
- 35-39 1% 3 students
- 50-64 0% 1 students
Residency of Students
The following interactive map shows the residency of undergraduate students who enrolled at Northwest Technology Center-Alva in the 2022 academic year.
| State name | Students Count | Percentage | |
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| Oklahoma | 20 | 100.00% |
Miscellaneous
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Occupational
- Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
- High school education
Veteran Services
- Credit for military training