C+
Above Average
Score: 56/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
36/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwest College

4-Year Public
📍 Powell, Wyoming 82435
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
B
68/100
Resources
C+
64/100
Experience
B
73/100
Prestige
F
22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,379
Total Enrollment
44%
Graduation Rate
N/A
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$9,254
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Northwest College ▼

7% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value
$416,345
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1-Year Change
-0.2%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northwest College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$36,950
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,237
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$10,000
Median debt at graduation
48.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
17.8%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 27% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 32nd percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WY wage index 0.92). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northwest College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Precision Metal Working—$63,897+13%#19 of 66#18—
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$60,794$62,129-23%#958 of 962#953$17,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods—$37,774+0%#83 of 160#84—
Design and Applied Arts—$37,672-1%#48 of 90#41—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$19,235$37,462-15%#805 of 947#767$6,500

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The Northwest College Town Property Report

  • Avg home value near campus: $416,345
  • Avg rent near campus: $864/mo — vs ~$343/mo campus room rate
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 82435 (1.6% cap, Powell)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $3,150 $9,450
Room $3,090
Board $3,750
Total Cost (On-Campus) $19,035 $25,335

Financial Aid

95%
Receive Any Aid
26%
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Out Loans
$9,254
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$6,904
$30,001 - $48,000$7,056
$48,001 - $75,000$8,598
$110,001+$7,019

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 45 grads/yr Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 26 grads/yr Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants, Other 17 grads/yr Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 12 grads/yr Equestrian/Equine Studies 12 grads/yr Commercial Photography 10 grads/yr Commercial and Advertising Art 9 grads/yr Elementary Education and Teaching 8 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 7 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6 grads/yr Engineering, General 6 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 6 grads/yr Animal Sciences, General 5 grads/yr Art/Art Studies, General 5 grads/yr Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies 5 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 5 grads/yr Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 5 grads/yr CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician 5 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 4 grads/yr Agricultural Production Operations, General 4 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Northwest College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other
$78k/yr 183,400 jobs
Registered nurses
$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs
Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 91,600 jobs
Licensed practical and licensed vocational nurses
$62k/yr 651,400 jobs
Nursing assistants
$40k/yr 1,441,500 jobs
Farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural managers
$88k/yr 836,100 jobs
Agricultural sciences teachers, postsecondary
$86k/yr 10,700 jobs
Animal trainers
$39k/yr 47,300 jobs

Student Demographics

1,379
Total Students
58%
Women
49%
Traditional Age (18-24)
7%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 75%
Hispanic 9%
Black 1%
Asian 1%
Two or More 3%
Non-Resident 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 80%
Off-Campus (Renters) 7%
With Family 14%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~92 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%
Hybrid (Some Online) 41%
Fully Online 18%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 49%
25-64 (Adult) 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northwest College?
Tuition at Northwest College is $3,150 for in-state students and $9,450 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,254.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest College?
The graduation rate at Northwest College is 44%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Northwest College a good school?
Northwest College has a Repit College Score of 56/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (B): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Northwest College?
Northwest College has a total enrollment of 1,379 students.
Is there rental demand near Northwest College?
Yes! Approximately 7% of students at Northwest College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 92 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology