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| Type | Public community college |
|---|---|
| Established | 1968 |
Parent institution | University System of Ohio |
| President | Todd Hernandez |
Administrative staff | 1,300 |
| Students | 4,123[1] |
| Location | , , United States[2] 41°27′02″N 84°17′53″W / 41.450662°N 84.298089°W |
| Colors | Green & yellow |
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Northwest State Community College is a public community college near Archbold, Ohio. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[3] Its current president is Todd Hernandez.[4]
The college is divided into five academic divisions with nearly 70 degree and certificate programs available. The five academic divisions are the Allied Health Business & Public Service Division, the Arts & Science Division, the Industrial Technologies Division, the Nursing Division, and the STEM Division.[5]
History
In 1968, the Ohio Board of Regents approved the creation of NSCC, then titled "Four County Technical Institute". In 1972, the institute was renamed Northwest Technical College. In 1994, the institute officially became a community college, changing its name one last time to Northwest State Community College.[6]
Campus
The main NSCC Campus in Archbold, OH is a two-story building that is a combination of several different buildings.
NSCC is also in the process of developing a full-service campus in Van Wert, OH for Paulding and Van Wert County learners. On-site learning is expected to begin in 2023.[7]
Honor societies
- Alpha Delta Nu - Nursing honor society.[8]
- Kappa Beta Delta - Business honor society.[8]
- Phi Theta Kappa
Admissions and students
Headcount rates vary due to various economic variables from year to year. However, NSCC is an open enrollment college.[9]
| 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Time (New) Students | 1,178 | 821 | 1,001 | 929 | 1,019 | 934 | 906 |
| Returning Students | 2,528 | 2,580 | 2,998 | 2,862 | 2,427 | 2,861 | 2,972 |
| High School (College Credit Plus) Students | 883 | 846 | 760 | 678 | 677 | 783 | 673 |
| Students under 25 years of age | 2,665 | 2,499 | 2,439 | 2,245 | 2,216 | 2,277 | 2,158 |
| Students 25 years of age or over | 1,924 | 1,748 | 2,320 | 2,224 | 1,907 | 2,301 | 2,392 |
| Campus Total | 4,589 | 4,247 | 4,759 | 4,469 | 4,123 | 4,578 | 4,551 |
| Percentage | |
| Black Non-Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | <1% |
| White Non-Hispanic | 62% |
| Unstated, Unknown race, Other | 27% |
| Two or more races | 1% |
| Nonresident alien | <1% |
References
- 1 2 As of fall 2017. "Headcount Enrollment at University System of Ohio Institutions, Fall 2008 to Fall 2017" (PDF). Ohio Department of Higher Education. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ↑ DeLorme. Ohio Atlas & Gazetteer. 7th ed. Yarmouth: DeLorme, 2004, 35. ISBN 0-89933-281-1.
- ↑ "About NSCC : 2 Year Community College : Northwest Ohio College". northweststate.edu. Retrieved 2018-05-11.
- ↑ "New NSCC leader vows continued progress". Retrieved 2021-04-01.
- ↑ "Academic Divisions of Northwest State Community College | Northwest State Community College". northweststate.edu. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ↑ "History of NSCC | Northwest State Community College". northweststate.edu. Retrieved 2019-04-26.
- ↑ "NSCC coming to van Wert... « the VW independent".
- 1 2 "Student Organizations". Retrieved 25 September 2019.
- ↑ "Ohio Higher Ed Northwest State Community College Profile". Retrieved 2019-05-07.
- ↑ As of Fall 2021. "Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) Fall 2021 Enrollment". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 2019-04-26.