Northwest College

Northwest College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Powell, Wyoming. Northwest College was founded in 1946 and enrolls 1,438 undergrads and no graduate students. Northwest College offers housing for up to 794 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Northwest College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Northwest College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Northwest College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Northwest College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Northwest College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Northwest College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Northwest College on the Student Life page.

Is Northwest College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a closer look at to get a clearer sense of what Northwest College offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Northwest College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Northwest College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Northwest College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. Northwest College's endowment was valued at $43.6 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Northwest College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Northwest College. Based on this information, how does Northwest College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Northwest College a good school for you?

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Where is Northwest College?

Northwest College is located in the rural setting of Powell, Wyoming.

If you want to see Northwest College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 14A to Powell, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Yellowstone Regional (COD).

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northwest College and Powell are like without leaving home.

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