Northwest State Community College
Archbold, OH · Public · offers Associate's degrees
—Acceptance rate
$13,555Average net price / year
46%Graduation rate
$40,004Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$9,750Median debt at graduation
1,115Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $4,698
- Out-of-state tuition
- $9,170
- Total cost of attendance
- $17,994
- Books & supplies
- $1,763
- Average net price
- $13,555
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
- Acceptance rate
- —
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 46%
- First-year retention
- 69%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $36,106
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $40,004
- Median debt (graduates)
- $9,750
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 13%
- Students with federal loans
- 7%
Programs: what graduates earn
14 of 84 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Undergraduate certificate
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants | 10 | $47,124 | $8,959 |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 3 | $27,702 | $7,000 |
| Computer Programming | 0 | $26,742 | — |
| Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians | 32 | $37,879 | — |
| Ground Transportation | — | $37,472 | — |
Associate's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 29 | $63,343 | $13,931 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 26 | $42,324 | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 9 | $37,326 | — |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 13 | $58,384 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 19 | $24,520 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 14 | $39,076 | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 4 | $31,506 | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services | 3 | $24,721 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services | 17 | $30,754 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,115
- Part-time
- 65%
- Women / men
- 53% / 47%
- White
- 72%
- Hispanic
- 12%
- Black
- 2%
- Asian
- 0%
- International
- 0%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 23:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $67,869 / year
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- northweststate.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Agriculture – 3% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 5% of degrees
- Engineering Technologies – 21% of degrees
- Liberal Arts & General Studies – 3% of degrees
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement & Firefighting – 3% of degrees
- Public Administration & Social Service – 2% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
How much does Northwest State Community College cost?
The average net price after grants is $13,555 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $4,698 and the full cost of attendance is $17,994.
How much do Northwest State Community College graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $40,004 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
46% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Other colleges in Archbold
| College | Net price | Acceptance | Graduation | Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four County Career Center Archbold, OH · Public · 223 students |
— | — | — | $77,338 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.