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Northwest College

Overview of Northwest College

Northwest College is found in Aloha, OR. Aloha is a large suburb. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Associate's degree at Northwest College.

Areas of Study

The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Northwest College is known for its programs in beauty and cosmetology.

Northwest College Selectivity

The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.

Student Body

Students numbered 28 in 2007-2008 at Northwest College. A very high share of students at the school are female.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Beaverton School of Beauty is to train our students to the highest possible level of skill, ethics, knowledge and professionalism resulting in marketable job skills and confidence which will enable them to begin and continue a career in the Cosmetology profession."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northwest College

Northwest College
18295 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Ste A
Aloha, OR 97006-3954
General Phone: (503) 649-1388
http://www.nwcollege.edu

Northwest College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Beauty and Cosmetology34cosmetology, manicurist, hair styling, personal grooming

Number of programs and degrees for Northwest College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years312
Award of less than 1 academic year21
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Northwest College had a total enrollment of 28 students (73 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White79%
Hispanic9%
Asian1%
American Indian2%
Unknown9%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1918%
20-2129%
22-2425%
25-2918%
35-397%
40-494%

Northwest College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %

Northwest College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Hillsboro, Oregon for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Oregon Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Northwest College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Financial Aid:
Northwest College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2553800)

Northwest College Degree Programs (2007)

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist

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Northwest College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northwest College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Female % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northwest College Female % of student body
% of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Northwest College % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library

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