North-West College-Van Nuys

www.north-westcollege.edu

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    2024 Average Net Price
    $32,755
    After Financial Aid
    2014 Acceptance Rate
    100%
    89 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    294
    100% Full-Time

    About

    North-West College-Van Nuys is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North-West College-Van Nuys were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (45 degrees awarded), Medical Assistant (22 degrees), and Dental Assisting (7 degrees).

    In 2024, 82 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North-West College-Van Nuys. 80.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (51 degrees), 3.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

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    Costs

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $32,755.

    In 2024, 55% of undergraduate students attending North-West College-Van Nuys received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Average Net Price

    $32,755
    2024 Value
    1.19%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 North-West College-Van Nuys had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $32,755. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of North-West College-Van Nuys grew by 1.19%.

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    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.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    55%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    55% of undergraduate students at North-West College-Van Nuys received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Admissions

    North-West College-Van Nuys received 89 undergraduate applications in 2014.

    There were 294 students enrolled at North-West College-Van Nuys in 2024.

    North-West College-Van Nuys has an overall enrollment yield of 70.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    100%
    Acceptance Rate in 2014
    89
    Accepted Out of 89

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    Enrollment

    North-West College-Van Nuys had a total enrollment of 294 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Van Nuys is 294 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at North-West College-Van Nuys are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at North-West College-Van Nuys, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% White, 9.18% Asian, 8.5% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.02% Two or More Races, and 0.34% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at North-West College-Van Nuys in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (54.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (10%) and White Female (10%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    100%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at North-West College-Van Nuys in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 294 students. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Van Nuys is 294 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    68%
    2024 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 North-West College-Van Nuys was 68%.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      201 enrolled students
    2. White
      34 enrolled students
    3. Asian
      27 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at North-West College-Van Nuys is 68.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.6% White, 9.18% Asian, 8.5% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.02% Two or More Races, and 0.34% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 50 more women than men received degrees from North-West College-Van Nuys. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North-West College-Van Nuys is hispanic or latino (51 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North-West College-Van Nuys is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (45 degrees awarded), followed by Medical Assistant (22 degrees) and Dental Assisting (7 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at North-West College-Van Nuys, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (82 degrees awarded).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Registered nurses
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are Registered nurses (1,489,862 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (165,916 people), Medical & health services managers (160,993 people), Pharmacists (134,176 people), and Physicians (109,759 people).

    The most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys in 2024 are Health (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    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 North-West College-Van Nuys are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Chief executives & legislators, and Podiatrists

    The most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are Health (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,590,457 people), Outpatient care centers (275,040 people), Elementary & secondary schools (242,126 people), Offices of physicians (199,498 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (140,302 people).

    The most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are Health (82 degrees awarded) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North-West College-Van Nuys.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      45 degrees awarded
    2. Medical Assistant
      22 degrees awarded
    3. Dental Assisting
      7 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North-West College-Van Nuys was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 45 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    16
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    66
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Van Nuys, which is 0.242 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (66).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 11 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Van Nuys in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.324 times less than the 34 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Van Nuys in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 3.09 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    22%
    100% Completion Time
    62%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 22% of students graduating from North-West College-Van Nuys completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino
      51 degrees awarded
    2. White
      14 degrees awarded
    3. Asian
      11 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at North-West College-Van Nuys is hispanic or latino (51 degrees awarded). There were 3.64 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. Hispanic or Latino Female
      108 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino Female
      99 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino Female
      97 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North-West College-Van Nuys is hispanic or latino female (108 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (99 degrees).

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