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Information Summary
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$8,198 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
14 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
58% / 36% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,763 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Powell, WY
| Total Population | 10,329 (5,704 urban / 4,625 rural) |
|---|---|
| Households | 3,917 (2.48 people per house) |
| Families | 2,711 (2.98 people per family) |
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
| Pop. — African American | 16 |
| Pop. — Asian | 56 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 89 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 9,991 |
| Pop. — Other | 263 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Public Rural-serving Small
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwest College?
Ranks 2764th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,488 | $1,488 | $4,464 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $534 | $534 | $534 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $81 | $81 | $205 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $8,198 | $8,198 | $11,174 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $2,650 | $2,650 | $5,626 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $2,650 | $2,650 | $5,626 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $1,880 |
$1,880 |
$4,640 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $650 |
||
| On-Campus – Room & Board | $3,376 |
||
| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,060 |
||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
||
| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
||
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Northwest College use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NJCAA |
|---|
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Northwest College accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 850 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $1,570 |
| Board Fee | $1,918 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Northwest College ranks 4421st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,035 | 161 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $750 | 4 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $2,338 | 268 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $2,585 | 158 | |
| Any financial aid type | 367 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Northwest College?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 8 | 2 | 10 |
Hispanic | 31 | 59 | 90 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 19 | 31 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 7 | 10 | 17 |
White Non-Hispanic | 657 | 952 | 1,609 |
Race Unknown | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| Total | 718 | 1,045 | 1,763 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Northwest College.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 45 | 59 | |
| 21 | 27 | 48 | |
| 5 | 26 | 31 | |
| 6 | 13 | 19 | |
| 1 | 18 | 19 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Northwest College ranks 2371st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,610 ($47,648 male / $44,748 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 81 (52 male / 29 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 61 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,282,027 |
Northwest College Summary
Northwest College offers 2-year associate’s degrees, and is located in Powell, Wyoming, near Yellowstone National Park. It was initially called the “University of Wyoming Northwest Center”, but University of Wyoming support was discontinued in 1950.
Summary content courtesy of Wikipedia.
Northwest College Academics
Northwest College is unique in its study options. That is, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, Study Abroad and Teacher Certification. Again, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, On-Campus Daycare, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance and Tutoring. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Northwest College.
- Foreign Language and Literature:
- Foreign Language & Literature – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Predentistry, Premedicine, Prepharmacy, Preveterinary Medicine
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Commercial Photography, Commercial/Advertising Art, Design/Visual Communications, Music – General, Photography
- Computer Science:
- Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Sciences/Systems
- History:
- History – General
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Biological/Physical Sciences
- Education:
- Agricultural Education, Early Childhood Education, Education – General, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry, Physics
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Administrative/Secretarial Services, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Business/Managerial Economics, Management Information Systems, Office Management, Tourism/Travel Services
- English Language and Literature:
- English
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Parks/Leisure Facilities Management
- Communications & Journalism:
- Communications/Rhetoric, Journalism
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
Again, for international students, the application fee is 50. Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July.
Northwest College Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, though did not report the exact number of transfer students.
For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Again, For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of May. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Northwest College Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Leadership, Minority Status, Music/Drama and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics and Athletics.
Northwest College Students
The school’s size is approximately one thousand, five hundred and thirteen degree-seeking undergrads and four hundred and forty first-time degree-seeking freshmen. Furthermore, the student body consists of sixty-six percent in-state students, thirty-four percent out-of-state students, nine percent part-time students, fifty-eight percent women, forty-two percent men, two percent american indian per alaskan native, three percent asian per pacific islander, one percent black per non-hispanic, seven percent hispanic, eighty-six percent white per non-hispanic and less than one percent race per ethnicity unreported. Northwest College offers Associate degrees. Additionally, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus.
This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. Of course, the school is located 90 miles from Billings, Montana.
Northwest College Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural Baseball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Soccer
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Men’s Scholarship Wrestling













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