Northwest Iowa Community College

Northwest Iowa Community College is a public two-year institution located in Sheldon, Iowa. The college enrolls 2,674 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 50.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 55% (IPEDS 2023) and its retention rate is 70% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers a wide range of certificate programs in trades, healthcare, and technology. Programs include Lineworker, Welding Technology/Welder, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician, Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician, Mechanical Drafting and Mechanical Drafting CAD/CADD, Computer Support Specialist, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Radiologic Technology/Science-Radiographer, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician, and Pharmacy Technician/Assistant — offered across one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Sheldon is a small city in O'Brien County in northwestern Iowa, serving a predominantly agricultural region. Northwest Iowa Community College provides accessible career and technical education for students across this rural area, connecting them with training in high-demand skilled trades and health professions.