Sheldon, IA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026
| Tuition | Difference | |
|---|---|---|
| Northwest Iowa Community College (in-state) | $7,350 | — |
| IA average | $23,680 | -69% |
| National average | $18,082 | -59% |
| Per year | Four years | |
|---|---|---|
| In-state | $7,350 | $29,400 |
| Out-of-state | $7,650 | $30,600 |
Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.
Northwest Iowa Community College ranks 14 by in-state tuition among the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper. Out-of-state students pay 4% more than in-state students.
| Colleges with a similar price to Northwest Iowa Community College | In-state tuition |
|---|---|
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,392 |
| Iowa Western Community College | $6,930 |
| Northeast Iowa Community College | $6,780 |
| North Iowa Area Community College | $6,653 |
In-state tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College is $7,350 per year; out-of-state students pay $7,650.
Northwest Iowa Community College in-state tuition is 69% below the IA average of $23,680.
National average in-state tuition is $18,082; Northwest Iowa Community College is 59% below that.
$7,350 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.
Four years of tuition at Northwest Iowa Community College comes to about $29,400 for an in-state student and $30,600 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.
By in-state tuition, Northwest Iowa Community College ranks 14 out of the 49 IA colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.