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Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College

Archbold, OH · Rural · 1,115 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Northwest State Community College in Archbold, Ohio, is a two-year institution best known for delivering accessible workforce development and affordable transfer pathways to four-year universities across the state. The college features particular academic strength in registered nursing, allied health, and advanced manufacturing technologies, including industrial automation and robotics. Serving a close-knit, largely commuter student body from northwest Ohio, the campus culture is practical and supportive, characterized by small class sizes and personalized faculty attention. NSCC distinctly stands out for its strong regional industry partnerships and modern training facilities, which provide students with direct pipelines into high-demand local technical careers.


Wikipedia:Northwest State Community College is a public community college near Archbold, Ohio, United States. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its current president is Todd Hernandez.

Location
Archbold, OH, 43502-9542 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
72 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$17,994
Out-of-state COA
$22,466
Avg net price
$13,555
In-state tuition
$4,698
Out-of-state tuition
$9,170
Books & supplies
$1,763/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$13,166
$30–48k
$13,461
$48–75k
$13,785
$75–110k
$13,987
$110k+
$14,904
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
39%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
40%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,106
Median earnings (10yr)
$40,004
Median debt
$9,750
Monthly loan payment
$103
Debt range (25th–75th)
$2,826$10,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,895
Student Body
Men 47%Women 53%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
13%
First-generation
48%
Median family income
$35,048
Independent students
43%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
25.0
Part-time students
65%
Race & ethnicity
White
72%
Hispanic
12%
Black
2%
Two or more
2%
Unknown
11%
Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Avg faculty salary
$7,541/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,304
Federal loan rate
7%

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