Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma, WA · Private for-profit · 139 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$39K
In-state tuition
$18K
Out-of-state tuition
$18K
Graduation rate
43%
Acceptance rate
66%
Median debt
$23K
Borrowing rate
53%
Earnings (all students)
$36K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Bachelor's |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Northwest |
| ZIP | 98402 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$39K
Federal aid / UG
$55
Est. net price
$39K
At a glance
| SAT average | — |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 77% |
| Undergraduate composition | 58% White · 10% Black · 19% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | https://ncad.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Design and Applied Arts. | $23K | $28K |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Beauty and Barber College-Everett | — | — | $6K | $39K |
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