Northwest Kansas Technical College: Review & Facts

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Northwest Kansas Technical College is a very small two-year, public school with 670 students enrolled. This college is the only college located in Goodland, Kansas.

Academic Offerings

Northwest Kansas Technical College will give you the opportunity to earn a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
16
Northwest Kansas Technical College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 16 majors. The most popular concentrations are Automotive and Mechanic, Welding, Electrical and Electronics, Industrial Technologies, and Trucking. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Northwest Kansas Technical College is high at 80% (well above Kansas average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
80%
Good
The graduation rate at Northwest Kansas Technical College is average: 61%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest Kansas Technical College is pretty good: 12:1. Learn more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Northwest Tech is $25.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Northwest Kansas Technical College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (785) 890-3641 or check Northwest Kansas Technical College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,000
Low
Northwest Tech provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwest Kansas Technical College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Northwest Kansas Technical College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is low - nearly $2,000 per year.

Based on the college crime information, Northwest Tech seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwest Kansas Technical College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwest Kansas Technical College
1209 Harrison St
Goodland, Kansas
67735, USA
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