Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Archbold, Ohio, in a rural distant setting. The college enrolls 6,503 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.83 out of 100. Its completion rate is 47% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 67% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive range of technical and trades certificates. Programs include Electrician, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Electrical/Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician, Automation Engineer Technology/Technician, Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician, Computer Engineering Technology/Technician, CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician, Industrial Mechanics and Maintenance Technology/Technician, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist, Ironworking/Ironworker, Engineering/Industrial Management, and Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant, among others. Credentials are offered at both the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year certificate levels.

Located in Archbold in northwest Ohio, Northwest State Community College serves a largely rural region with strong manufacturing and industrial sectors. Its broad certificate offerings make it a practical choice for students seeking skilled trades and technical credentials close to home.