Northwest College of Art & Design

Northwest College of Art & Design is a small private non-profit specialized institution located in Tacoma, Washington, with an undergraduate enrollment of 139. The institution offers undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple academic disciplines, serving a student body drawn primarily from the local and regional population. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Washington postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. With a 66% acceptance rate, admission is broadly accessible. With a 66% acceptance rate, the institution is broadly accessible while maintaining academic standards. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $17,146 per year. The 4-year graduation rate is 48%, near the national average. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $31,167. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $30,750. The student-to-faculty ratio is 34:1.