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Northwest State Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT Range17 to 23

Average GPA3.20

Acceptance Rate100%

At Northwest State, the 100% acceptance rate shifts your strategy from getting admitted to preparing for a solid first semester. Because the school is test-optional and only 19% submit ACT scores, you do not need a score to be considered; if you submit one, target around a 23.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Northwest State Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Northwest State Community College enrolls 4,082 undergraduates in a rural campus setting. Northwest State has a freshman retention rate of 69%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 23:1.

Location

Archbold, OH

Undergrad Enrollment4,082

Freshman Retention69%

SettingRural

Student to Faculty Ratio23:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

How do your scores compare at Northwest State?

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Key Northwest State Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

Not offered

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

December 22

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Northwest State, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes. Northwest State’s December 22 financial aid priority deadline is not a testing deadline, so use the school’s application deadline, once confirmed, to decide which fall retake is the latest that can arrive in time.

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What you'll actually pay

At Northwest State, in-state tuition is $4,616 and out-of-state tuition is $9,088. Submit the FAFSA by the December 22 priority deadline to be considered for available financial aid.

In-State Tuition$4,616

Out-of-State Tuition$9,088

Room and Board$9,548

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application FeeN/A

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

For students paying out-of-state tuition, Northwest State lists tuition at $9,088, compared with $4,616 for in-state students. Room and board is estimated at $9,548, so total billed costs can differ based on tuition category and living plans. Financial aid can further reduce what students actually pay, especially for those with documented need.