Northwest Iowa Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Northeast Iowa Community College was founded in 1966. The college is also known as NICC. It is a community college located in Sheldon, Iowa. Originally, the college was known as Northeast Iowa Technical Institute. It became a Community College in 1988 and was renamed NICC in the same year. NICC offers bachelor’s and associate’s degree in several subjects including accounting, business, trade and technology, education and other science and arts subjects. It also offers several online continuing education courses.

NICC is home to may student organizations and clubs. Sigma Kappa Delta, Phi Theta Kappa, SkillsUSA and the Student’s Government Association are some of the clubs and organizations operating on campus. The Student Government Association plans, develops and organizes several student activities and programs on campus.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in construction trades and mechanics and repair.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Large number of students.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Students may study abroad.
• Distance learning is available.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,256 in 2009-2010 (985 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 82% of the student body. About 5% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Northwest Iowa Community College provides on-campus housing for 148 of its 985 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Agriculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (12 awarded)

• Accounting
• Business Administration and Management
• Retailing and Retail Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded)

• Natural Resources/Conservation

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (87 awarded)

• Carpentry/Carpenter
• Construction Trades
• Electrician
• Lineworker

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (15 awarded)

• Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
• Manufacturing Technology/Technician
• Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD

LIBERAL ARTS (20 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (60 awarded)

• Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (7 awarded)

• Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (71 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (7 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded)

• Commercial Photography

PRODUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (1 awarded)

• Biotechnology

TRANSPORTATION (12 awarded)

• Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation