Northwest College

Institutional Research

Institutional research is research conducted by a higher education institution to provide reliable data to support planning, policy development, and decision-making.

In addition, the institutional research office:

• Compiles and submits data for state and national reports for informational and accountability purposes.
• Coordinates efforts institutionally and across the state of Wyoming to maintain consistent and accurate data usage.

Statement of Ethical Principles (Association for Institutional Research)

Federal Compliance

Student Consumer Information

1. Completion/Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates
   • First-Time, Full-Time, Degree-Seeking Students
     • Graduation/Transfer Rates of Students Receiving Federal Aid
   • Students Receiving Athletically Related Student Aid
     • Demographics of Athletes
     • Graduation/Transfer Rates of Athletes
   • 4-Year Average Student-Right-to-Know Rates (IPEDS Graduation Rates)
     • Completion or Graduation Rate = 41%
     • Transfer-Out Rate = 18%
2. Equity in Athletics
   • Disclosure Act Summary 2022-23
   • Institutional Information 2023
   • Equity in Athletics Survey 2023
   • Equity in Athletics Website
3. Net Price Calculator
4. Student Body Diversity (Fall Enrollment Demographics)
5. Retention Rates
6. 3-Year Average Fall-to-Fall Retention Rates (First-Time, Degree-Seeking Students)
   • Full-Time Students = 63%
   • Part-Time Students = 32%
   • Total Students = 61%
7. Consumer Information and Disclosures

Federal Reports

Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) - Every institution that receives federal funding is required to submit data annually to the U.S. Department of Education through IPEDS. IPEDS collects data in the areas of enrollment, degree/certificate completions, graduation rates, student financial aid, finance, and human resources.

• IPEDS Data Feedback Reports
  • 2023
  • 2022
  • 2021
  • 2020
  • 2019

Equity in Athletics - Athletics data is submitted annually to the U.S. Department of Education, as required by the Equity in Athletics Disclosure Act.

State Reports

Wyoming Community College Commission (WCCC)

Northwest College is one of seven Wyoming community colleges supported by the Wyoming Community College Commission. The Commission's mission and purpose is "to provide coordination, advocacy, and accountability for the Community College System on behalf of the State of Wyoming" (WCCC website). The Northwest College Institutional Research Office collaborates with the Commission to report statewide data.

Standard WCCC reports include:

• Accreditation
• Annual Program Reviews
• Enrollment
• Partnership
• Performance Indicator (formerly Core Indicator)
• Post Secondary Education Options Programs (Dual/Concurrent Enrollment Report)