Northwest College of Art & Design

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#16353 / #4187
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#534
Most Desirable School
For-profit art school in Tacoma, Washington

Northwest College of Art & Design at a Glance

U.S. influence rank
#4187
Acceptance rate (fall 2022)
68%
Tuition and fees (2022–23)
$18,100
Graduation rate
56%
Students (2021–22)
125

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About Northwest College of Art & Design

According to Wikipedia, Northwest College of Art & Design is a private for-profit college in Tacoma, Washington that focuses on the visual arts. The college offer the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Student enrollment is usually "under 125" in a given academic year. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

Northwest College of Art & Design Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceRetention RateGraduation Rate
13168%53%56%

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; applications, acceptance, enrollment and test scores for fall 2022; retention for students who started in fall 2021; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2016.

How Much Does Northwest College of Art & Design Cost To Attend?

Tuition and fees (in-state)
$18,100
Average Net Price by Family Income (2021–22)
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$13,901
30K - 48K$12,685
48K - 75K$18,216
75K - 110K$26,850
110K+$27,726

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; tuition and fees for 2022–23; net price for 2021–22, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.

How Much Do Northwest College of Art & Design Graduates Make?

Ten years after starting college, former Northwest College of Art & Design students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $39,289 a year, and 78% of those not still in school are working.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.

Northwest College of Art & Design's Demographics

Students enrolled at any time during the 2021–22 school year, including part-time and online students.

Student BodyUnder-Grads
125125

Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2021–22.

Where is Northwest College of Art & Design?

Northwest College of Art & Design is located at 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA 98402.

How Safe is Northwest College of Art & Design?

Tacoma has a violent crime rate of 0.95% and a property crime rate of 6.55%. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (city offenses, 2016).

What Is Northwest College of Art & Design Known For?

Northwest College of Art & Design is known for its academic work in the following disciplines: