Northwest College of Art & Design (377546)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,000

2023 Average Net Price

$20,185

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

2.35%

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.5%

153 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

150

93.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.4%

8 Graduates

About

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) were General Design & Visual Communications (17 degrees awarded).

In 2023, 17 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546). 58.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (12 degrees), 6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (2 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is $18,000, which is $2,836 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was 2.35%, corresponding to 2 out of the 85 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is $18,000, which is $2,836 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,185.

In 2023, 79% of undergraduate students attending Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was $18,000. The cost of tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is $2,836 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($15,164).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,185

2023 Value

19.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,185. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) grew by 19.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,677

Room and Board

$624

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was of $14,677 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $624. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 25.4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

79% of undergraduate students at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.14% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.35%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was 2.35%, which represents 2 out of the 85 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) received 153 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.8% annual growth. Out of those 153 applicants, 117 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.5% acceptance rate.

There were 150 students enrolled at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in 2023.

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) has an overall enrollment yield of 47%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

117

Accepted Out of 153

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was 76.5% (117 admissions from 153 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 67.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 16.8%, while admissions grew by 31.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

N/A% of enrolled first-time students at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in false submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) had a total enrollment of 150 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is 140 students and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 93.3% of students enrolled at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546), both undergraduate and graduate, is 56% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.67% Black or African American, 6% Asian, and 2.67% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.6%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (13%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 150 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is 140 and the part-time enrollment is 10. This means that 93.3% of students enrolled at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are enrolled full-time compared with 70.4% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
84 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
24 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
13 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is 56% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, 8.67% American Indian or Alaska Native, 6.67% Black or African American, 6% Asian, and 2.67% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 41.6% White, 19.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (3.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 3 more women than men received degrees from Northwest College of Art & Design (377546). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is white (12 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (2 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is General Design & Visual Communications (17 degrees awarded).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Graphic designers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Graphic designers (93,843 people), Other managers (80,308 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (76,692 people), Other designers (58,487 people), and Postsecondary teachers (56,973 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Visual & Performing Arts (17 degrees awarded) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest College of Art & Design (377546).

General Design & Visual Communications

Most Common (2023)

17 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was General Design & Visual Communications with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546), which is 0.7 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 0.7 times less than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 10 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 1.43 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 31% of students graduating from Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 38% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is Female and White (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
12 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 degrees awarded
Asian
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is white (12 degrees awarded). There were 6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native (2 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
8 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is white female (8 degrees awarded). There were 2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (4 degrees).

Operations

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) employs 1 Professors. Most academics at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Male Professor (1), and Female Professor (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are: Office and Administrative Support, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.49M

2023 Salaries

9.7%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) paid a median of $1.49M in salaries, a 9.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.441% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.17M (40.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$91.8k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2014, Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) paid a total of $91.8k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.01% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $208k (5.9%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

4 Employees

In 2014, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was Professor with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) were Office and Administrative Support with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Sales and related with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2014)

Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2014, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was Male Professor with 1 employees, and Female Professor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546).

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