Northwest Technical College
Location and Contact Information
905 Grant Avenue SEBemidji, MN 56601-4907
USA
Main Tel: (218) 333-6600
Web Site
The campus is in a self-contained town.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine and construction trades.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- 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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 4,912 |
| Room | $ 3,940 |
| Board | $ 2,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other | $ 2,300 |
Financial Aid
Northwest Technical College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 89% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 79% | $4,750 |
| Institutional Grant | 1% | $1,200 |
| Federal Grant | 68% | $3,814 |
| Pell Grant | 63% | $3,241 |
| Other Federal Grant | 20% | $2,623 |
| State or Local Grant | 67% | $1,745 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 69% | $6,025 |
| Federal Loan | 69% | $5,564 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $4,548 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Northwest Technical College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Granite Falls, MN | 3,003 |
| 2 | Minnesota State College-Southeast Technical | Winona, MN | 2,195 |
| 3 | Nicolet Area Technical College | Rhinelander, WI | 1,230 |
| 4 | Pine Technical College | Pine City, MN | 812 |
| 5 | Bay de Noc Community College | Escanaba, MI | 2,414 |
| 6 | Kirtland Community College | Roscommon, MI | 1,657 |
| 7 | Gogebic Community College | Ironwood, MI | 1,014 |
| 8 | Blackhawk Technical College | Janesville, WI | 2,760 |
| 9 | South Central College | North Mankato, MN | 3,839 |
| 10 | University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences | Little Rock, AR | 2,652 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 150 | 13 |
| < 1 year certificate | 117 | 9 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 94 | 10 |
| 2-4 year degree | 30 | 4 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 25 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,351 in 2009-2010 (831 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 49% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Northwest Technical College provides on-campus housing for 100 of its 831 (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)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Forest Technology/Technician
- Forestry
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Construction Trades
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care Provider/Assistant
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Engine Machinist
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller
- Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage
