Head Coach
Andy Ward
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Northwest College Basketball
On the high plains of Wyoming, Northwest College basketball has built something that outlasts any single season, a program where players learn to compete in thin air and thicker competition. Head Coach Andy Ward has cultivated a culture centered on toughness and growth, the kind that shapes not just athletes but individuals who understand what it takes to advance. The Trappers play in the Scenic West Athletic Conference, where every game demands precision and grit. Northwest's identity comes from recruiting players willing to embrace the challenge of the NJCAA level, a place where junior college basketball separates those serious about development from those testing the waters. The program has consistently produced transfers who move on to four-year programs, a testament to the foundation Ward and his staff build. What makes Northwest distinctive is the intentionality behind each season. Coaches here evaluate film carefully, value consistency over flash, and develop players through a structured approach that mirrors what Division II and III programs expect. Players who come through Powell understand that NJCAA basketball is the proving ground, where you show scouts and four-year programs that you've earned your next opportunity. The community supports its team, and the coaching staff treats player development as a craft. If you're seeking a junior college program where winning is built on preparation and accountability, Northwest College offers that pathway. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$7,660/yr
Grad rate
41%
Enrollment
890
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,660 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $7,764 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $5,294 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $4,511 / year
- $110,001+
- $13,516 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 890
- Average net price
- $7,660 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,025 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $11,325 / year
- Graduation rate
- 41%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Scenic West Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Casper College
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Location Casper, WY | Enrollment 2,204 | Avg. net price $8,870 |
Central Wyoming College
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Location Fremont, WY | Enrollment 1,054 | Avg. net price $12,055 |
College of Southern Idaho
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Location Burley, ID | Enrollment 3,810 | Avg. net price $9,371 |
Eastern Wyoming College
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Location Torrington, WY | Enrollment 482 | Avg. net price $3,986 |
Gillette College
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Location Gillette, WY | Enrollment 1,610 | Avg. net price $11,256 |
Laramie County Community College
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Location Fox Farm-College, WY | Enrollment 2,799 | Avg. net price $8,602 |
North Idaho College
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Location Coeur d'Alene, ID | Enrollment 2,619 | Avg. net price $5,914 |
Northwest College
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Location Washington, WY | Enrollment 890 | Avg. net price $7,660 |
Salt Lake Community College
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Location Taylorsville, UT | Enrollment 18,136 | Avg. net price $6,144 |
Snow College
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Location Ephraim, UT | Enrollment 3,549 | Avg. net price $7,556 |
Trinidad State College
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Location Trinidad, CO | Enrollment 1,188 | Avg. net price $6,042 |
Utah State University Eastern
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Location Price, UT | Enrollment 20,272 | Avg. net price $12,644 |
Western Wyoming Community College
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Location Rock Springs, WY | Enrollment 1,319 | Avg. net price $10,352 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest College JUCO?
Yes, Northwest College is a JUCO program in the Scenic West Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Northwest College men's basketball.
What conference is Northwest College in?
Northwest College competes in the Scenic West Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Northwest College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,660 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Northwest College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 890 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Northwest College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Build the Profile Northwest College Coaches Want to See
Coaches at JUCO programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Northwest College use every recruiting cycle.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.