Northwest College of Art & Design
Tacoma, WA
Federal IPEDS data · Updated July 26, 2026
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Campus Overview
Northwest College of Art & Design is a urban for-profit four-year institution located in Tacoma, WA. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 139 undergraduate students.
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"Personalized attention in a supportive environment
Student-faculty ratio: 34:1 (est. ~85 students per class)
"Students succeed here
Graduation rate: 58%
"Affordable education with generous financial aid
Avg net price (after aid): $14,818
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