Student Outcome Data & Disclosures
Accreditation
Fort Hays Tech | Northwest is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Some programs also hold accreditation from other approved agencies.
Campus Security Report
Fort Hays Tech | Northwest publishes a report that discloses information about campus security and crime statistics which can be found by clicking the links below:
Campus Safety & Security Survey
Diversity of Enrollment
Fall 2022 undergraduate enrollment for the college was 666 students. Fifty-eight percent (58%) of the students were attending on a full-time basis. The female population accounted for 31%, male 69%. Eighty-six percent (86%) of students were age 24 or under. Seven percent (7%) were Black or African American, 17% were Hispanic/Latino, 69% were White, 2% were Two or More Races, 3% were Non-Resident Alien, 1% were American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1% were either Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander or Asian.
Diversity of Pell Recipients
The percentage of degree/certificate-seeking enrolled students receiving Federal Pell Grants for the 2021-22 academic year was 43%. Of those, 22% were female and 78% were male. Fifty-seven percent (57%) of the Pell recipients identified themselves as members of a racial or ethnic minority.
Retention Rates
Eighty percent (80%) of Fall 2021 first-time, full-time degree seeking undergraduate students completed their program or returned in the Fall of 2022. No first-time, part-time degree seeking undergraduate students enrolled in Fall of 2021.
Student-Right-To-Know Graduation & Transfer Rates
- 4-Year Average Student-Right-to-Know Graduation Rate for First-Time Freshman – 59%
- 4-Year Average Student-Right-to-Know Transfer Out Rate for First-Time Freshman – 10%
- 2023-24 IPEDS Survey Student-Right-to-Know Graduation Rate for First-Time Freshman (Cohort Year 2020) – 77%
- 2023-24 IPEDS Survey Student-Right-to-Know Transfer Out Rate First-Time Freshman (Cohort Year 2020) – 7%
- Athlete Graduation Rate (Cohort Year 2010) – 47%
- Athlete Graduation Rate (Cohort Year 2011) – 43%
- Athlete Graduation Rate (Cohort Year 2018-19) – 58%
Gainful Employment
The following links below provide gainful employment information for student consumers for qualifying certificate programs.
- Auto Body (Collision Repair)
- Automotive Technology
- Carpentry
- Carpentry 2 Year
- Computer Graphic Technology
- Crime Scene Investigation
- Cosmetology
- Diesel Technology
- Electrical Technology
- Mobile Application & Gaming
- Network Technology
- Welding Pipe & Plate
Graduate Job Placement & Salary Reports
Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator Tool is designed to provide estimated net price information including, tuition, fees, books and supplies, room and board, and other related expenses to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.
Disability Resources and Services
Accommodations, Adjustments, or Aids to Students with Disabilities
Equity in Athletics
Additional Links
Student Complaint/Grievance Procedure
Student Consumer Complaint Procedure
Annual Institutional Assessment Report
Non-Discrimination Notice
Fort Hays Tech | Northwest gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment, and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP). Northwest Tech respects the legal rights of each person to work and learn in an environment that is free from unlawful sexual discrimination including sexual harassment and sexual violence. Concerns regarding disability or race, color, or national origin should be referred to Section 504 Coordinator/ADA Coordinator/Title VI Coordinator, Vice President for Academic & Student Affairs at 785.890.3641. All other concerns should be referred to the Title IX Coordinator/Age Act Coordinator, Dean of Students at 785.890.3641. Both offices are located at 1209 Harrison, Goodland, KS 67735.
