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Northwest Technical College Cost & Financial Aid
At Northwest Technical College, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $8,269 a year after grants, against $21,195 for families earning over $110,000.
Northwest Technical College average annual cost
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
Average annual cost after grants
$11,886
$4,517 below the median for all colleges ($16,403).
By family income
| Family income | Average annual cost |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,269 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $11,003 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $14,149 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,547 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,195 |
Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.
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Published price vs. what students paid
- Tuition & fees
- $6,638
- Average net price
- $11,886
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 44.1%
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Northwest Technical College cost of attendance breakdown
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Tuition and fees
- 30%
- Books and supplies
- 7%
- Other costs
- 63%
- Tuition and fees
- $6,638
- Books and supplies
- $1,600
- Total cost of attendance (published)
- $22,070
The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.
Student loans and debt at Northwest Technical College
Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- Undergraduates with a federal loan
- 28.6%
- Median federal debt at graduation
- $11,000
- Monthly payment, 10-year plan
- $125
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Scholarships you may be eligible for
Awards you could use at Northwest Technical College: the college's own scholarships, programs from MN and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.
Federal grant · Most students can apply
Federal grant · Most students can apply
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Federal grant · Most students can apply
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- $12,500 to $25,000
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- Merit-based
- Essay required
- One-time
Federal grant · Most students can apply
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- Up to $7,500
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- Merit-based
- One-time
Federal grant · GPA 3.0+
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- Up to $7,500
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- Varies by college
- Merit-based
- Essay required
- Renewable
Federal grant · Need-based
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- Up to $7,395
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- Rolling
- Need-based
- Renewable
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Did you know? Northwest Technical College
- $47,270median annual earnings of former students who received federal aid.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 45%of first-time, full-time students finish within 150% of normal time (six years for a bachelor's).Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 58%of first-year students come back for a second year.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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