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Northwest College-Hillsboro

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Hillsboro, Oregon, Northwest College-Hillsboro 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-Hillsboro 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-Hillsboro 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 12-to-1, Northwest College-Hillsboro emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northwest College-Hillsboro is reported to be 48%, 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%.

Northwest College-Hillsboro boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Northwest College-Hillsboro are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other, Barbering/Barber. 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

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other

Barbering/Barber

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 42 of freshman students at Northwest College-Hillsboro received on average $4,248 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.

$4,248
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 8 42% $4,248 $33,983
Other Federal Grant 8 42% $4,248 $33,983
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 8 42% $4,248 $33,983

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest College-Hillsboro 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-Hillsboro students is 47.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 100.0%.

47.8%

  • white 44.4% 8 students
  • unknown 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Northwest College-Hillsboro 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)