Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
76.47%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Northwest College of Art & Design Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 76.47%. This means approximately 765 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 150 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
76.47%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $18,100 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $18,100 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $30,217 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $20,185 | State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 52.10% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 52.10% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Northwest College of Art & Design Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,100
Books and supplies
$680
Fees and remainder
$11,437
Sticker price
$30,217
Average net price
$20,185
Average aid coverage
33%
$10,032 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Northwest College of Art & Design pays approximately $20,185 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Northwest College of Art & Design?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Northwest College of Art & Design net price
$20,185
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Northwest College of Art & Design Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,100 and average net price at $20,185. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,100
Current net price
$20,185
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.36%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$31,167
Undergraduates
150
10-Year Median Earnings - Northwest College of Art & Design vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Northwest College of Art & Design graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Northwest College of Art & Design?
Undergraduates
150
Completion rate
36.36%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
52.10%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
52.10%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 52.10% of Northwest College of Art & Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 52.10% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Northwest College of Art & Design
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Northwest College of Art & Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Northwest College of Art & Design lists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Northwest College of Art & Design is listed at 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA 98402. Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Northwest College of Art & Design with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest College of Art & Design | 76.47% | $18,100 | $20,185 | $31,167 |
| Golden Gate University-Seattle | Not available | Not available | Not available | $87,434 |
| DigiPen Institute of Technology | 68.02% | $37,400 | $42,033 | $79,878 |
| Gonzaga University | 75.96% | $53,500 | $36,371 | $78,892 |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | 91.77% | $41,913 | $10,898 | $78,466 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?
Northwest College of Art & Design's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 76.47%.
How much is Northwest College of Art & Design tuition?
Northwest College of Art & Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,100.
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's average net price?
Northwest College of Art & Design's average net price in the local dataset is $20,185.
What does Northwest College of Art & Design cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,817 for Northwest College of Art & Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $31,167 for Northwest College of Art & Design.
Is Northwest College of Art & Design accredited?
Northwest College of Art & Design's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Northwest College of Art & Design?
The local dataset lists 150 undergraduate students at Northwest College of Art & Design.
What percentage of Northwest College of Art & Design students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Northwest College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 52.10%.
What is the federal loan rate at Northwest College of Art & Design?
The federal loan rate for Northwest College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 52.10%.
Where should I verify Northwest College of Art & Design data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Northwest College of Art & Design or the latest official federal education data.