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Northwest College

Northwest College

Powell, WY · Town · 890 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in the scenic valley of Powell, Wyoming, Northwest College is a premier residential two-year college best known for its robust transfer pathways and highly regarded, hands-on programs in agriculture, photographic communications, and nursing. The campus culture is distinctively vibrant and close-knit, offering an active, university-style experience complete with modern residence halls, diverse student clubs, and competitive NJCAA Trapper athletics. What truly sets this institution apart is its unparalleled location just 70 miles from Yellowstone National Park, which serves as a majestic outdoor laboratory for field studies, combined with its commitment to keeping education exceptionally accessible through affordable, flat-rate tuition.


Wikipedia:Northwest College is a public community college off Wyoming Highway 295 in Powell, Wyoming, United States.

Location
Powell, WY, 82435-1898 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
319 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,898
Out-of-state COA
$23,198
Avg net price
$7,463
Room & board
$9,474
In-state tuition
$4,962
Out-of-state tuition
$11,262
Books & supplies
$1,456/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,390
$30–48k
$6,822
$48–75k
$7,961
$110k+
$7,821
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
46%
Transfer-out rate
13%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
44%
Transferred
20%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
35%
Median earnings (6yr)
$33,237
Median earnings (10yr)
$36,950
Median debt
$10,000
Monthly loan payment
$106
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,144$11,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$17,835
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
14
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
18%
First-generation
36%
Median family income
$34,915
Independent students
32%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
25%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
12%
AI/AN
2%
Unknown
5%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$33,237
10 years after entry
$36,950
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Institutional
Endowment
$35M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
98%
Avg faculty salary
$7,402/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,964
Federal loan rate
7%

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