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Northwest College of Art & Design

Private for-profit Tacoma, WA · Urban · Far West · 80% data reported · Agent Insights
48%
Graduation Rate
$31,167
Earnings (10yr)
$16,418
Net Price
66%
Acceptance Rate

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How Northwest Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation48%Earnings 10yr$31KNet Price$16KRetention77%Median Debt$31KPell Grant Rate51%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$13K$0-30K$12K$30-48K$17K$48-75K$29K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$18,100
In-State Tuition
$18,100
Out-of-State
$16,418
Avg Net Price
$30,750
Median Debt
51%
Pell Grant Rate
48%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$12,977
Family Income $0–$30K
$11,857
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,146
Family Income $48K–$75K
$29,101
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$27,505
6 Years After Entry
$32,139
8 Years
$31,167
10 Years
0.99x
Debt-to-Earnings
59%
Loan Repayment (3yr)
46%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$27,505 6yr $32,139 8yr $31,167 10yr

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 66%
Retention Rate 77%
Diversity Index 0.62

Top Programs

Visual & Performing Arts 100%

Quick Facts

Setting Urban
Region Far West
Accreditor Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Predominant Degree Bachelor's

Student Body

Female
63%
White
58%
Hispanic
19%
Black
10%
Asian
4%

Data Sources

U.S. Dept of Education College Scorecard

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