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Northwest College of Art & Design is a private urban institution in Tacoma, Washington. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 150 undergraduates with a 29:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
36% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $31,167 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,185.
Established
1982
Type
For-profit art college
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76%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
150Students
29:1Student:Faculty
36%Grad Rate
$31,167Earnings 10yr
$20,185Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Northwest College of Art & Design Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate76.5%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$18,100
Books & Supplies$680
Total Cost of Attendance$30,217
Average Net Price$20,185
Median Debt at Graduation$30,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$326
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,817
$30–48K$17,795
$48–75K$21,306
$75–110K$29,021
$110K+$29,127
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$20,185
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4800.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$29,030
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
0
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (1)
Student Body
Undergrads
150
Gender Split
69% / 31%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
52%
Race & Ethnicity
White 56%
Black 7%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 6%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate36.4%
Freshman Retention78.3%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$27,505
8 Years$32,139
10 Years$31,167
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
124High
Estimated from WA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
Seattlepop. 740K
25 mi(43 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
121 mi(210 min)
San Franciscopop. 870K
655 mi(1135 min)