Northwest Technical College: Review & Facts
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Northwest Technical College is a small two-year, public school with 725 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1973 and is one of the 3 colleges and schools located in Bemidji, Minnesota.Academic Offerings
Northwest Technical College will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or 2-year certificate.Majors
Offered
Offered
27
NTC follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 27 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Electrical and Electronics, Medical Assistant, Dental, and Construction. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before 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 positive sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
The rate of student retention at Northwest Technical College is low at 56% (way below Minnesota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.
Student Retention
56%
Bad
The graduation rate at Northwest Technical College is low - 37%.Student to faculty ratio at Northwest Technical College is decent -- 16:1. Find out more information regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition price is low, around $5,900 per academic year. The additional fees at NTC beyond tuition are about $400; which comes to $6,300 per academic year.Read the details about NTC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
The undergraduate application fee at NTC is $20.00.
To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to NTC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (218) 333-6600 or check Northwest Technical College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$3,900
Medium
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at NTC, 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.
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A
Safe
NTC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low -- roughly $3,900 a year.Based on the college crime information, NTC appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Northwest Technical College Location and Address
Postal Address:Northwest Technical College
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, Minnesota
56601-4907, USA
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