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Northwest College of Art & Design

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Medium | Urban

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Northwest College of Art & Design

1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, Washington 98402

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Phone

(253) 272-1126

Website
https://ncad.edu/

Mission Statement

The primary objective of NCAD is to play a significant role in preparing individuals for rewarding career opportunities in the creative arts. Our faculty of professional educators, working artists and designers guide students through a curriculum that is designed to develop technical expertise and encourage creative excellence. Courses are kept small (maximum 30 students per instructor in a typical course setting) to ensure a personal approach to education. While the average NCAD student is between the ages of 18 and 25 and typically first career bound, NCAD also welcomes returning students who are ready to fulfill their creative ambitions.

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Mission Statement

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The primary objective of NCAD is to play a significant role in preparing individuals for rewarding career opportunities in the creative arts. Our faculty of professional educators, working artists and designers guide students through a curriculum that is designed to develop technical expertise and encourage creative excellence. Courses are kept small (maximum 30 students per instructor in a typical course setting) to ensure a personal approach to education. While the average NCAD student is between the ages of 18 and 25 and typically first career bound, NCAD also welcomes returning students who are ready to fulfill their creative ambitions.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$18,100

Out of state

$18,100
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
88%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 56.0% $4,558
State/local grants 65.0% $8,552
Institutional grants 12.0% $1,175
Loans 56.0% $5,858

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

Not Available

Books & Supplies

$624 per year

Personal Expenses

Not Available

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Design and Visual Communications, General
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
    • Design and Visual Communications, General
      • A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
67.94%
  • Apply 131
  • Accepted 89
  • Attend 46

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Required
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian58.82%
  2. Hispanic/Latino15.13%
  3. American Indian/Alaska Native9.24%
  4. Asian8.4%
  5. Black5.04%
  6. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander2.52%
  7. Not Specified0.84%
  8. Two Or More Ethnicities0.01%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

125

Undergraduate students

125

Full Time Students
96%
Part Time Students
4%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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