Northwest Technical College (NWTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	45%

Located in Bemidji, Minnesota, NWTC 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 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 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at NWTC is reported to be 45%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at NWTC is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at NWTC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,380

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

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Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,380

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

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Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at Northwest Technical College received on average $5,613 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.

$5,613

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	32	50%	$4,468	$142,970
Other Federal Grant	40	63%	$3,949	$157,940
State Grant/Scholarships	38	59%	$2,697	$102,493
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	10	16%	$900	$9,000
Total Grant & Scholarships	48	75%	$5,613	$269,433

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest 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 Technical College students is 44.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

44.8%

white 52.0% 38 students
hispanic 50.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

Northwest 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 Technical 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
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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