About Northwest State Community College
Northwest State Community College is a two-year, public institution of higher learning, located in the city of Archbold, Ohio. Northwest State Community College was founded in 1968 as the Four County Technical Institute. In 1994, the school officially became a community college and was given its current name. Today Northwest State offers classes at the main campus in Archbold and in various satellite locations. The mission of Northwest State Community College is “to serve by providing access to excellent and affordable education, training, and services that will improve the lives of individuals and strengthen communities.”
Northwest State Community College awards associate degrees and certificates that can be transferred into a four-year degree program at partnering colleges. Programs are housed within four different academic divisions. These divisions are:
- Arts and Sciences
- Business & Public Services
- Nursing & Allied Health
- STEM & Industrial Technologies
In addition to traditional, face-to-face classes, Northwest State Community College offers online classes, hybrid classes, and web-enhanced classes to help accommodate the busy schedules and diverse learning styles of its students. There is also a fully online degree program. With Northwest State Community College online, students are able to take quality, affordable online classes from anywhere with internet service.
Accreditation & Licensing
Northwest State Community College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Type:
2-year, PublicHighest Level Offered:
Associate's degreeReligious Affiliation:
Not applicableEnrollment:
Undergraduate: 6,503 ; Graduate: Not applicablePercent of Fully Online Students:
Undergraduate: 10% ; Graduate: Not applicableGraduation Rate:
47%Transfer Rate:
12%Median Earnings, 10-Years After Degree Completion:
$40,004Median Debt After Graduation (4-Year Degree):
$9,750Average Undergraduates Receiving Aid:
23%Per Undergraduate Average Aid Award:
$4,063Credit for Military Training:
YesFeatured Ranking Reports
Northwest State Community College is featured in 1 of our ranking reports!
GetEducated continually compiles custom ranking reports to give you a complete snapshot of schools, degrees, tuition, and a detailed report on thousands of job categories throughout the entire education industry.
We provide these comprehensive ranking reports to you, for free. Click on any report below to learn more about how we ranked this school.
Geographic and Educational Overview
Northwest State Community College is located in Ohio
Ohio at a Glance:

Top Majors in Ohio:
Top Incentives in Ohio:
- Ohio College Opportunity Grant: Up to $3,500 annually
- Choose Ohio First Scholarship: Varies by program
- Ohio War Orphans Scholarship: Up to 100% tuition coverage
Top Career Pathways in Ohio:
- Entry Level: Process Engineer ($65,000)
- Mid Level: Senior Engineer ($95,000)
- Senior Level: Engineering Director ($150,000+)
- Required Education: BS Engineering
- Certifications: PE, Six Sigma
- Entry Level: Clinical Innovation Specialist ($70,000)
- Mid Level: Innovation Manager ($105,000)
- Senior Level: Healthcare Director ($160,000+)
- Required Education: BS Healthcare Administration
- Certifications: ACHE, CPHIMS
- Entry Level: Software Engineer ($70,000)
- Mid Level: Senior Developer ($110,000)
- Senior Level: Technical Director ($150,000+)
- Required Education: BS Computer Science
- Certifications: AWS, Azure

