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Northwest College of Art & Design In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$18,100
Out-of-state tuition
$18,100
Average net price
$20,185
Attendance cost
$30,217
Northwest College of Art & Design Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Northwest College of Art & Design.
Tuition
Per semester: $9,050
Annual: $18,100
Room and board
Per semester: Not available
Annual: Not available
Books and supplies
Per semester: $340
Annual: $680
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: Not available
Annual: Not available
Attendance cost
Per semester: $15,109
Annual: $30,217
Northwest College of Art & Design Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$72,400
Four-year attendance estimate
$120,868
Four-year average net price
$80,740
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Northwest College of Art & Design is listed as Private for-profit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $18,100 and out-of-state tuition is $18,100. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Northwest College of Art & Design as Private for-profit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Northwest College of Art & Design reports $18,100 for out-of-state tuition and $18,100 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
Not available
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$15,888
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$680
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
Not available
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$30,217
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Northwest College of Art & Design pays approximately $20,185 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
76.47%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Northwest College of Art & Design Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 76.47%. This means approximately 765 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 150 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
76.47%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$18,100
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$18,100
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$30,217
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$20,185
State avg: $17,377. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
52.10%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
52.10%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Northwest College of Art & Design Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$18,100
Books and supplies
$680
Fees and remainder
$11,437
Sticker price
$30,217
Average net price
$20,185
Average aid coverage
33%
$10,032 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Northwest College of Art & Design pays approximately $20,185 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Washington average of $17,377 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Northwest College of Art & Design?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Washington and national averages.
Northwest College of Art & Design net price
$20,185
Washington average
$17,377
National average
$17,506
Northwest College of Art & Design Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $18,100 and average net price at $20,185. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$18,100
Current net price
$20,185
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
36.36%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$31,167
Undergraduates
150
10-Year Median Earnings - Northwest College of Art & Design vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Northwest College of Art & Design graduates earn about 0.7x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Northwest College of Art & Design?
Undergraduates
150
Completion rate
36.36%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
52.10%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
52.10%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 52.10% of Northwest College of Art & Design students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 52.10% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
52.10%
Federal loan rate
52.10%
Students with any loan
Not available
Average net price
$20,185
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Northwest College of Art & Design
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Northwest College of Art & Design's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$29,030
Median completer debt
$30,750
Median monthly payment
$326
Federal loan rate
52.10%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Northwest College of Art & Design Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Northwest College of Art & Design's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Northwest College of Art & Design's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Northwest College of Art & Design's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
Not available
Faculty salary field
Not available
Tuition revenue per FTE
$18,761
Instructional spend per FTE
$3,600
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Northwest College of Art & Design lists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
Northwest College of Art & Design is listed at 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA 98402. Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Address
1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101
Tacoma, WA 98402
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Northwest College of Art & Design with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 76.47%
- Tuition
- $18,100
- Net price
- $20,185
- 10-yr earnings
- $31,167
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $87,434
- Accept. rate
- 68.02%
- Tuition
- $37,400
- Net price
- $42,033
- 10-yr earnings
- $79,878
- Accept. rate
- 75.96%
- Tuition
- $53,500
- Net price
- $36,371
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,892
- Accept. rate
- 91.77%
- Tuition
- $41,913
- Net price
- $10,898
- 10-yr earnings
- $78,466
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Northwest College of Art & Design tuition?
Northwest College of Art & Design out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,100. In-state tuition is $18,100. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's average net price?
Northwest College of Art & Design's average net price in the local dataset is $20,185. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Northwest College of Art & Design fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Northwest College of Art & Design.
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's acceptance rate?
Northwest College of Art & Design's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 76.47%.
How much is Northwest College of Art & Design tuition?
Northwest College of Art & Design's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $18,100.
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's average net price?
Northwest College of Art & Design's average net price in the local dataset is $20,185.
What does Northwest College of Art & Design cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,817 for Northwest College of Art & Design students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Northwest College of Art & Design's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $31,167 for Northwest College of Art & Design.
Is Northwest College of Art & Design accredited?
Northwest College of Art & Design's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Northwest College of Art & Design?
The local dataset lists 150 undergraduate students at Northwest College of Art & Design.
What percentage of Northwest College of Art & Design students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Northwest College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 52.10%.
What is the federal loan rate at Northwest College of Art & Design?
The federal loan rate for Northwest College of Art & Design in the local dataset is 52.10%.
Where should I verify Northwest College of Art & Design data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Northwest College of Art & Design or the latest official federal education data.