by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,666 undergraduates in 2020, Northwest Iowa Community College is a small, public college located in Sheldon, Iowa. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwest Iowa Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwest Iowa Community College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwest Iowa Community College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Northwest Iowa Community College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwest Iowa Community College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwest Iowa Community College for Veterans Guide.
Northwest Iowa Community College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Northwest Iowa Community College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,666 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 604 (36.3%). Part-time attendance was 1,062 (63.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 604 | 1,062 | 1,666 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwest Iowa Community College is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwest Iowa Community College #964 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwest Iowa Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwest Iowa Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Northwest Iowa Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwest Iowa Community College Athletics