Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school52%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma, WA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$18,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,100
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,000
Avg Off-Campus Living
$15,888
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$36,100
Net price (after aid)$20,185
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,817
$30k – $48k$17,795
$48k – $75k$21,306
$75k – $110k$29,021
$110k+$29,127
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$31,167
Median debt at graduation$30,750
Est. monthly loan payment$326
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Weak · 1.0×Graduates earn about 1.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants52%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans52%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
36%
Freshman Retention
78%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
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The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
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Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$18.1k
Net price
$20.2k
Pell
52%
above avg
Median debt
$30.8k
Earnings (10y)
$31.2k
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
76%
SAT range
886 - 1107
ACT range
16 - 26
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Tacoma, WA 98402
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
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Areas of study
EducationBusinessComputer ScienceAgricultureLaw & Criminal JusticeEngineeringHealth SciencesNatural SciencesArts & Humanities
Programs (15)
Education
Elementary EducationSpecial EducationSecondary Education
Business
Finance
Computer Science
Artificial Intelligence
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Health Sciences
NursingPhysical Therapy
Natural Sciences
Biology
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About Northwest College of Art & Design
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- Where is Northwest College of Art & Design located?
- Northwest College of Art & Design is located in Tacoma, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northwest College of Art & Design?
- Northwest College of Art & Design is a private university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northwest College of Art & Design?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northwest College of Art & Design is approximately 76%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design?
- Northwest College of Art & Design's published in-state tuition is approximately $18,100 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northwest College of Art & Design?
- Northwest College of Art & Design reports total enrollment of approximately 150 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northwest College of Art & Design?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Northwest College of Art & Design.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Northwest College of Art & Design are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Northwest College of Art & Design, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/northwest-college-of-art-and-design