Northwest State Community College

It is not competitive to get into Northwest State Community College. Out of 533 applications received in 2023, 533 students were offered admission.

If you are applying to Northwest State Community College, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Northwest State Community College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Northwest State Community College's admissions stats.

Northwest State Community College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.4
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	5%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Waitlist	No

Northwest State Community College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northwest State Community College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–

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Northwest State Community College does not offer early decision or early action.

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More on Northwest State Community College Admissions

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Is Northwest State Community College Difficult To Get Into?

It is not competitive to get into Northwest State Community College. Northwest State Community College has open admissions, which means admission is not competitive and any applicants that met the basic requirements can enroll.

In 2022, Northwest State Community College **accepted , about 533 from the 533 applicants.

Schools that are not competitive to get into, like Northwest State Community College, accept virtually all applicants regardless of high school rank or test scores.

For applicants who are not residents of Ohio, getting into Northwest State Community College is not competitive.

Transferring to Northwest State Community College

It is not competitive to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Northwest State Community College

Northwest State Community College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Northwest State Community College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you stand out. What does Northwest State Community College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Make sure to check with Northwest State Community College for more information on admission factors.

Northwest State Community College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Northwest State Community College, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Northwest State Community College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	NLN PA√ with a relative score greater than or equal to 50 in each of the 3 sections for nursing
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northwest State Community College?

Students admitted to Northwest State Community College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.4.

Out of all students that were admitted, 93% submitted a class rank. At Northwest State Community College 5% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 29% were in the top 25% and 76% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northwest State Community College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3%
3.75 and 3.99	23%
3.50 and 3.74	25%
3.25 and 3.49	23%
3.00 and 3.24	14%
2.50 and 2.9	9%
2.00 and 2.49	2%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northwest State Community College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northwest State Community College is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Northwest State Community College

For transfer students, it is not competitive to get admitted to Northwest State Community College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northwest State Community College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Northwest State Community College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northwest State Community College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northwest State Community College.

Does Northwest State Community College accept transfer credits?

✅ Northwest State Community College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northwest State Community College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Northwest State Community College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

❌ Northwest State Community College does not accept International Baccalaureate credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Northwest State Community College?

✅ Northwest State Community College is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northwest State Community College?

❌ Northwest State Community College does not offer early decision.

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