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Public, 4-Year
Powell, WY

Northwest College

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in WY. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$4,935

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

N/A

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

43.7%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$36,950

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Northwest College is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Powell, WY. With a competitive tuition profile of $4,935, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 43.7% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$19,740

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

2.8 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$6,950

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$49,760

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$119,260

Long-term projected return on your education investment

Graduation Rate: 44%

Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Northwest College is $10,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
61.1%
38.9%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
70.1%
International
12.0%
Hispanic
9.4%
Two or more
3.0%
Unknown
2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native
1.6%
Black
0.5%
Asian
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$4,935

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$6,904
$30k - $48k$7,056
$48k - $75k$8,598
$75k+Not Reported

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$10,000
Pell Grant Recipients18.5%
Using Federal Loans9.9%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment54.7%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

N/A

Success

43.7%

In-State Cost

$4,935

Age 25+ Students

18.1%

Carnegie Class

Carnegie 5

Working at 6yr

477 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Powell (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Powell (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.