by our College Data Analytics TeamThis guide covers the real cost of attending Northwest State Community College, including attendance costs, projected four- and two-year degree costs, average net price, debt outcomes, and how aid is distributed across income levels.
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Published attendance costs at Northwest State Community College varied between $17,668.00 through $22,140.00 depending on your residency status.
The lower figure reflects the in-state rate and the higher figure the out-of-state rate: roughly $17,668.00 for in-state students versus $22,140.00 for out-of-state students.
The blocks below show what you would pay with no aid, with average aid, and as a low-income student.
| Tuition and fees | $4,698.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,970.00 |
| Total cost | $17,668.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,668.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,439.00 |
| Net price | $13,229.00 |
| That is 31% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $17,668.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,828.00 |
| Net price | $12,840.00 |
| That is 33% below the national average net price. |
| Tuition and fees | $9,170.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $12,970.00 |
| Total cost | $22,140.00 |
| That is 15% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,140.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,439.00 |
| Net price | $17,701.00 |
| That is 8% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $22,140.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$4,828.00 |
| Net price | $17,312.00 |
| That is 10% below the national average net price. | |
| Want the line-by-line detail? Dig into the tuition & fees page and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing at about 2.8% annually, so the projections below total more than one year of attendance. The tables below project the cost forward across a full degree, side by side for a low-income student with aid, a typical student with average aid, and a student paying full sticker price with no aid. Loan figures amortise the projected total over ten years at 6.8%.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $13,198.00 | $13,598.00 | $18,161.00 |
| Senior year | $14,334.00 | $14,768.00 | $19,723.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $55,043.00 | $56,710.00 | $75,740.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $20,969.00 | $21,605.00 | $28,854.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $633.00 | $653.00 | $872.00 |
| Total amount paid | $76,012.00 | $78,315.00 | $104,594.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $13,198.00 | $13,598.00 | $18,161.00 |
| Senior year | $13,566.00 | $13,977.00 | $18,667.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $26,764.00 | $27,575.00 | $36,828.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $10,196.00 | $10,505.00 | $14,030.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $308.00 | $317.00 | $424.00 |
| Total amount paid | $36,961.00 | $38,080.00 | $50,858.00 |
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $17,795.00 | $18,195.00 | $22,758.00 |
| Senior year | $19,326.00 | $19,760.00 | $24,716.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $74,214.00 | $75,881.00 | $94,910.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $28,273.00 | $28,908.00 | $36,157.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $854.00 | $873.00 | $1,092.00 |
| Total amount paid | $102,486.00 | $104,789.00 | $131,068.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 2.8% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Freshman year | $17,795.00 | $18,195.00 | $22,758.00 |
| Senior year | $18,291.00 | $18,702.00 | $23,392.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $36,086.00 | $36,897.00 | $46,150.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,748.00 | $14,056.00 | $17,581.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $415.00 | $425.00 | $531.00 |
| Total amount paid | $49,834.00 | $50,953.00 | $63,731.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
Net price reflects the true cost to attend after grant and scholarship aid is deducted. For most families it is a more realistic figure than the published cost.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $13,555.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $13,696.00 |
Net price is far from uniform: lower-income families typically pay much less after aid. The table below shows the average net price by family-income bracket:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,449.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $11,620.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,783.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $16,862.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,468.00 |
For a personalized estimate, try the Northwest State Community College Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Curious how grants and scholarships are distributed? Explore the financial aid breakdown.
Typical debt at graduation from Northwest State Community College comes to $5,500.00, which the Department of Education classifies as a Very Low (<$10k) debt-burden category.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $1,750.00 |
| 25th | $2,826.00 |
| Median (50th) | $5,500.00 |
| 75th | $10,500.00 |
| 90th | $17,895.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt detail.
Student debt at graduation is not evenly distributed across income levels. The breakdown below segments borrowers by family income at entry:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $5,250.00 |
| Middle income | $5,850.00 |
| High income | $6,750.00 |
Debt at graduation often differs for first-generation students.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $5,500.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $5,994.00 |
The Pell Grant is the main federal need-based award for undergraduates. Pell vs non-Pell comparisons surface how debt breaks down by need.
The median debt gap between Pell and non-Pell graduates of Northwest State Community College stands at $1,418.00. The Department of Education flags this school for a Pell-debt-inequity pattern.
The default-rate classification at Northwest State Community College is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 14.6% |
To give some context for these rates, Stafford loans disbursed at Northwest State Community College come to $94,891,755.00 covering 7,840 loan recipients.
Numbers only tell part of the story. As you weigh Northwest State Community College, the questions below are worth your time:
Each page below covers one part of paying for college in more detail:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.