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Northwest College of Art & Design

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Tacoma, Washington 98402

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate76.5%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

76.5%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

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Student Life

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

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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)

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