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Northwest College of Art & Design
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

πŸ“ Tacoma, WAπŸ›οΈ Private universityπŸ“ Test-optional

Located in Tacoma, Washington, this is a small private art and design school with 119 students and a 66% acceptance rate. It specializes exclusively in visual and performing arts. The sticker price is $36,721 annually, though the average net price after aid drops to $16,870. Graduates earn a median of $31,167 ten years after entry, with typical federal debt at graduation around $30,750.

Acceptance rate
66.0%
Enrollment
119
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
58%

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β—΄ Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
Not published
ACT (composite)
Not published
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages β€” not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$12,977
family income
$30–48k
$11,857
family income
$48–75k
$17,146
family income
$75–110k
$24,031
family income
$110k+
$29,101
family income
51% receive Pell grants
48% take federal loans

✦ Strongest Programs

The fields Northwest College of Art & Design graduates the most students in β€” a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Visual & Performing Arts
100.0%

β†— Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$31,167
Earnings (6 yr)
$27,505
Completion
58%
Retention
77%
Median debt
$30,750

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest College of Art & Design?

Northwest College of Art & Design has an acceptance rate of 66.0%, making it relatively accessible.

How much does Northwest College of Art & Design actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,977 per year, rising to $29,101 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes β€” run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.