Northwest College Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

2 year
1,461

Full + Part time Students
1:12

Faculty to Student Ratio
4%

Transfer Student Ratio

Located 70 miles from Yellowstone National Park, Northwest College is a two-year college offering a blend of academic and workforce-ready programs. Each year, NWC awards more than $5 million in grants/scholarships to help lift the financial stress of paying for college. Whether you’re interested in the outdoors or free art shows downtown, Powell has what you need to customize your college experience. During your time here, not only will you earn a degree—you’ll make memories, friendships, and genuine connections that last a lifetime.

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Overview

Founded	1946
Full-Time Undergraduate	1,461
Transfer Students	74
Programs	89 Programs
Courses	1,072 Courses
Transfer Agreements	87 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	268 incoming Equivalencies 9,965 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$3,447
Out-of-State Tuition	$7,959
Books and Supplies	$1,000

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

While this is not an exhaustive list of everything to do to explore every type of financial aid at NWC, working your way through these items will help guide you through applying for the "BIG 3": Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), NWC scholarships, & WY Hathaway Scholarships. Contact the Financial Aid Office for more information on the financial aid process.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Send us your college transcripts. If you have completed fewer than 15 college credits, also send us your high school transcript, GED scores, or homeschool transcript.
SAT Scores:

After submitting your transcripts, you may also be asked to provide your ACT, SAT or COMPASS test results.
Apply Here:

https://www.nwc.edu/admissions/welcome/transfer.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Lower division, freshman, and sophomore college-level courses completed with a grade of C or higher from regionally accredited institutions may be accepted in transfer.

Information for Transfer Out Students

View Transfer Agreements:

https://nwc.edu/academics/advising/transfer/institutions/

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