Northwest College of Art & Design Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #9933 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2302 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2204 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #56 of 57 | In Washington |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 119
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Website
- ncad.edu
Northwest College of Art & Design Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwest College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 68% and is among the top 29% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 68% | 68% |
| Applicants | 131 | 40 | 91 |
| Admissions | 89 | 27 | 62 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 46 | 16 | 30 |
Admissions requirements
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 70 (63%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 18 (16%) |
| Asian | 10 (9%) |
| Black or African American | 6 (5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 1 (0.9%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northwest College of Art & Design is $16,870 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $13,901 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,685 |
| $48-75K | $18,216 |
| $75-110K | $26,850 |
| $110K+ | $27,726 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | |
|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $18,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $18,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $18,000 |
| Fee in-district | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $100 |
Northwest College of Art & Design majors
Northwest College of Art & Design has granted 19 bachelor's degrees in Design and Visual Communications, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwest College of Art & Design.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 19 |
| Grand Total | 19 |
Northwest College of Art & Design has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 53% | 59% |
| |||
General info
| Alternative names | NCAD |
|---|---|
| Total FTE staff | 18 |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101 Tacoma, Washington, 98402 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 12,000 |
| Phone | 2532721126 |