 Northwest College, July 2015 | |
Former name | Northwest Community College |
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| Motto | Your future, our focus |
| Type | Public community college |
| Established | 1946 (1946) |
| Endowment | $53.2 million (2025)[1] |
| President | Lisa Watson |
| Faculty | 104 total, 61 full-time |
Administrative staff | 134 |
| Students | 1,443 |
| Location | , , United States 44°45′37″N 108°45′45″W / 44.76028°N 108.76250°W / 44.76028; -108.76250 |
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| Colors | Red and gray |
| Mascot | Trapper |
| Website | www |
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Northwest College is a public community college off Wyoming Highway 295 in Powell, Wyoming, United States.
History
Northwest College opened in 1946, as the "University of Wyoming Northwest Center," with the support of the University of Wyoming and the local school district. University support ended in 1950, and the current name was adopted in 1989.[2]
Academics
The college offers associate degrees, two bachelor's degree programs, and certificates.[3]
Notable people
- Chris Boucher, professional basketball player
- John Johnson, professional basketball player
- Monte Olsen, ski instructor and Wyoming legislator[4]
See also
References
- "U.S. and Canadian 2025 NCSE Participating Institutions Listed by Fiscal Year 2025 Endowment Market Value". Public NCSE Tables. NACUBO. Retrieved 15 February 2026.
- Northwest College (2021). "A History of Northwest College". Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- "Institutional Profile | About Us | Northwest College". nwc.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-12.
- Wyoming House of Representatives-Rep. Monte Olsen