[4] The college is divided into five academic divisions with nearly 70 degree and certificate programs available.

[5] In 1968, the Ohio Board of Regents approved the creation of NSCC, then titled "Four County Technical Institute".

In 1972, the institute was renamed Northwest Technical College.

In 1994, the institute officially became a community college, changing its name one last time to Northwest State Community College.

NSCC is also in the process of developing a full-service campus in Van Wert, OH for Paulding and Van Wert County learners.