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North-West College-Van Nuys

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 13%

Located in Van Nuys, California, North-West College-Van Nuys is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of North-West College-Van Nuys is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North-West College-Van Nuys is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, North-West College-Van Nuys emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at North-West College-Van Nuys is reported to be 13%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

North-West College-Van Nuys boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 76%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at North-West College-Van Nuys are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $16,997
Books and Supplies $318
Total Cost $17,315

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $16,115
Books and Supplies $200
Total Cost $16,315

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at North-West College-Van Nuys was $27,423. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

North-West College-Van Nuys net price calculator

$27,423

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of North-West College-Van Nuys for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $27,423 $1,266 (5%) $26,801 $27,483 $28,165 $30,440 $30,440
2021 $26,157 $4,315 (20%) $25,109 $27,330 $28,860 $29,629
2020 $21,842 $3,156 (13%) $23,267 $24,955 $26,042 $26,830
2019 $24,998 $2,132 (8%) $24,581 $27,409 $29,019 $29,908
2018 $27,130 $3,662 (16%) $27,237 $28,857 $30,477
2017 $23,468 $247 (1%) $24,138 $25,644 $27,803 $28,378
2016 $23,221 $1,633 (8%) $23,541 $26,584 $27,586
2015 $21,588 $2,708 (11%) $21,085 $21,598 $24,378
2014 $24,296 -- $24,549 $24,706 $28,170

How does North-West College-Van Nuys's $27,423 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
Carrington College-Ontario logo Carrington College-Ontario
Ontario CA
Private $31,704 16% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North-West College-Van Nuys during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 52 of freshman students at North-West College-Van Nuys received on average $3,790 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,790
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 185 49% $3,705 $685,391
Other Federal Grant 195 52% $3,631 $707,966
State Grant/Scholarships 10 3% $4,249 $42,489
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 198 52% $3,790 $750,455

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 55% of freshman students at North-West College-Van Nuys received $5,142 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,142
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 208 55% $5,142 $1,069,435
Private Loans 17 4% $9,133 $155,269
Total Loans 214 57% $5,723 $1,224,704

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

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Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at North-West College-Van Nuys sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 140

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 62 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 21 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 19 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 9 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

No graduate

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 115 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 72 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

62.6%

Dropout Rate

Out of 115 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 41 students dropped out of the school.

35.6%

Transferred Out

Out of 115 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 2 students transferred out of the school.

1.7%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at North-West College-Van Nuys is greatly skewed towards women students, with 86.0% of undergraduate students being women and 14.0% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 171, with 147 women and 24 men.

  • men 14.0% 24 students
  • women 86.0% 147 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 23% 41 students
  • 20-21 21% 36 students
  • 22-24 13% 23 students
  • 30-34 13% 22 students
  • 40-49 10% 17 students
  • 35-39 7% 12 students
  • 50-64 5% 9 students
  • 18-19 4% 7 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

North-West College-Van Nuys provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

North-West College-Van Nuys offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes