- Northwest Kansas Technical College is the place you want to be for an affordable quality education. Our surveys show that over 90% of our graduates become employed or continue their education shortly after graduation. Our students enjoy the best of the best with smaller class sizes and a faculty with educational credentials as well as professional experiences. Our faculty and staff love what they do and look forward to sharing their passion, experiences and knowledge with you. Students at Northwest Tech become a part of our family because the faculty and staff take a personal interest in the success of each student. We offer on-campus mentoring as well as work-study opportunities. The Community of Goodland and Sherman County take pride in providing employment opportunities for the students of Northwest Tech while they attending college. Northwest Tech students have an opportunity to enjoy a small town environment, but can also enjoy the metropolitan life-style if they choose to venture out to Denver, Colorado (180 miles west). Hiking, exploring, theatre and many other weekend adventures are within driving distance from Goodland, Kansas.
School Highlights
Northwest Kansas Technical College serves 688 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 688 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest Kansas Technical College
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
86 staff
170 staff
Number of Programs Offered
20
27
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest Kansas Technical College has declined by 6% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 9:1 over five years.
The Northwest Kansas Technical College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has declined by 16% over five years.
Total Enrollment
688 students
1,453 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
374 students
564 students
# Part-Time Students
314 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
639 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
374 students
556 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
314 students
886 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
253 students
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
3%
% Asian
8%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
13%
14%
% White
3%
4%
% Hawaiian
74%
60%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.5247%
0.4276%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$40,400
$34,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,000
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest Kansas Technical College's ranking?
Northwest Kansas Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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The nearest community college to Northwest Kansas Technical College is Colby Community College (34.6 miles away)
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