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.
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.
The school accepts all qualified applicants under its open-admission rules.
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.
Northwest College
18295 SW Tualatin Valley Hwy, Ste A
Aloha, OR 97006-3954
General Phone: (503) 649-1388
http://www.nwcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 34 | cosmetology, manicurist, hair styling, personal grooming |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 31 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Northwest College had a total enrollment of 28 students (73 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 100 % |
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.
Financial Aid:
Northwest College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2553800)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts, Other
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in beauty and cosmetology (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
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