Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma, WA · Private for-profit · Bachelor degree-granting
Northwest College of Art & Design, based in Tacoma, Washington, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. With 139 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $31,167 ten years after enrollment, compared to a national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 47.9%. Mmedian graduate debt is $30,750, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.01x. The average net price after financial aid is $16,418 per year. The most popular programs include Design & Applied Arts.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$31,167
Graduation Rate
47.9%
Median Debt
$30,750
Average Net Price
$16,418
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.47x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.01x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
139
Admission Rate
66.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
76.8%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$18,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,100
Pell Grant Rate
50.7%
Federal Loan Rate
48.0%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$12,977
Income $30K–$48K
$11,857
Income $48K–$75K
$17,146
Income $110K+
$29,101
Student Demographics
Women
63.5%
White
57.6%
Black
10.1%
Hispanic
19.4%
Asian
4.3%
Two or More Races
0.0%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
37.3%
Accreditations
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Programs (1)
Bachelor (1)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Design & Applied Arts | $35,885 | 17 |