Northwest College of Art & Design (377546)

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,000

2022 Average Net Price

$16,870

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

2.35%

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

67.9%

131 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

119

95.8% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

56.3%

18 Graduates

About

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is a higher education institution located in Pierce County, WA. In 2022, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) were General Design & Visual Communications (19 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 19 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546). 73.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (12 degrees), 4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is $18,000, which is $3,059 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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.

Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools Special Focus Institutions

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is $18,000, which is $3,059 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,870.

In 2022, 86% of undergraduate students attending Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,000

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, 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 $3,059 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,942).

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

Average Net Price

$16,870

2022 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,870. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) grew by 10.1%.

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

$9,467

Room and Board

$837

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was of $9,467 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 1.44% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $837. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.21% 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

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 16.2% with respect to 2021, when 74% 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 131 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 10.3% annual growth. Out of those 131 applicants, 89 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.9% acceptance rate.

There were 119 students enrolled at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in 2022.

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) has an overall enrollment yield of 51.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

Accepted Out of 131

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was 67.9% (89 admissions from 131 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 71.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants declined by 10.3%, while admissions declined by 15.2%.

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.

Enrollment

Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) had a total enrollment of 119 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is 114 students and the part-time enrollment is 5. This means that 95.8% 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 58.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.4% Asian, 5.04% Black or African American, and 2.52% 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 (39.5%), followed by White Male (20.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

95.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 119 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is 114 and the part-time enrollment is 5. This means that 95.8% of students enrolled at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are enrolled full-time compared with 71.2% 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

53%

2022 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 53%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (73%), Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) had a retention rate lower 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 (2022)

White
70 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
18 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
11 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is 58.8% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, 9.24% American Indian or Alaska Native, 8.4% Asian, 5.04% Black or African American, and 2.52% 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 42.1% White, 19.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 14.1% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2022, 9 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 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is General Design & Visual Communications (19 degrees awarded).

In 2022, 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 (19 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 (92,580 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (79,338 people), Other managers (75,955 people), Other designers (56,534 people), and Postsecondary teachers (55,898 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in 2022 are Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Economists, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (175,537 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,978 people), Computer Systems Design (72,111 people), Specialized design services (58,214 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (47,269 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) are Visual & Performing Arts (19 degrees awarded) (as of 2022).

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 (2022)

19 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) was General Design & Visual Communications with 19 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 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546), which is 0.357 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (14).

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 2022, 5 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 0.357 times less than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) in General Design & Visual Communications, which is 2.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 40% 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, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (70%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) is Male and White (70% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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 (2022)

White
12 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 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 4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

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

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
8 degrees awarded
White Male
4 degrees awarded
Asian Female
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: Sales and related, with 4 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.36M

2022 Salaries

6.14%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) paid a median of $1.36M in salaries, a 6.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.441% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 13.6% decline between 2019 and 2020.

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 $975k (30.7%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Sales and related

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 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest College of Art & Design (377546) were Sales and related with 4 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Office and Administrative Support 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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