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Northwest College-Beaverton

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 42%

Located in Beaverton, Oregon, Northwest College-Beaverton 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 Northwest College-Beaverton 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.

Northwest College-Beaverton is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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 14-to-1, Northwest College-Beaverton emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northwest College-Beaverton is reported to be 42%, 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, Oregon state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 54% whereas the national average was 64%.

The retention rate of students at Northwest College-Beaverton is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Oregon is 74%, while the national average is 67%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northwest College-Beaverton do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Northwest College-Beaverton are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Barbering/Barber, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Barbering/Barber

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 59 of freshman students at Northwest College-Beaverton received on average $4,658 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.

$4,658
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 43 59% $4,658 $200,303
Other Federal Grant 43 59% $4,658 $200,303
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 43 59% $4,658 $200,303

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest College-Beaverton students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest College-Beaverton students is 42.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 48.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 18.2%.

42.3%

  • asian 66.7% 2 students
  • white 40.7% 11 students
  • hispanic 41.7% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Northwest College-Beaverton provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest College-Beaverton offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)