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# Northwest Iowa Community College

Public two-year college in northwest Iowa with tuition under $6,500 and open admissions.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 43.184701, -95.880639

### Summary

Public two-year college in northwest Iowa with tuition under $6,500 and open admissions.

### Description

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public two-year institution in Sheldon, Iowa, serving students from the surrounding region. The college enrolls about 1,792 students and offers liberal arts and sciences coursework alongside career-focused programs.

In-state tuition is $6,240 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $6,540. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, runs $15,550 for in-state students and $15,850 for out-of-state students. The college's relatively low tuition makes it an accessible entry point for students beginning their higher education.

This is a welcoming option for students seeking affordable general education courses, skill training, or a pathway to a four-year degree. Many students use community colleges to complete core requirements before transferring to universities. For more information about programs, financial aid, and enrollment, visit www.nwicc.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 154,129
- **State**: IA
- **City**: Sheldon
- **Address**: 603 W Park St
- **Zip Code**: 51201
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.nwicc.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $6,240
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $6,540
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $15,550
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $15,850
- **Room and Board**: $9,310
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,792
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $66,862,071
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities