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Northwest Educational Center can be found in Houston, Texas (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Certificate is the highest degree at Northwest Educational Center.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management and computer science and engineering.
Northwest Educational Center does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted.
In 2005, 161 students were enrolled in the school. Northwest Educational Center has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at the school, often seeking career changing education.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Northwest Educational Center is to provide high quality training in business and medical programs to enhance skills and improve employability in the work force. The Center believes and promotes the theory that knowledge and work related skills along with a strong work ethic and sense of professionalism are the tools necessary to enable individuals to become strong, reliable employees. The Centers primary focus is to provide an educational environment that is most conducive to learning. The Center maintains an objective based criterion for completion of all instructional programs with emphasis on learning the principles of the subject and applying the knowledge to the task at hand."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest Educational Center
2910 Antoine B-100
Houston, TX 77092
General Phone: (713) 680-2929
Admissions Phone: (713) 680-2929
Financial Aid Phone: (713) 680-2929
Northwest Educational Center awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 92 | management information systems |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 58 | computer services management |
| Office And Administration | 0 | office data entry |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest Educational Center in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 92 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 58 | 2 |
In 2005, Northwest Educational Center had a total enrollment of 161 students (161 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 14% |
| Women | 86% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 9% |
| Black | 39% |
| Hispanic | 46% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 19% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Texas | 100% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 64% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Houston, Texas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Texas Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 221 | 191 | 86% | 191 | 100% |
| Men | 38 | 26 | 68% | 26 | 100% |
| Women | 183 | 165 | 90% | 165 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (713) 680-2929
Financial Aid:
Northwest Educational Center participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3303300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (713) 680-2929
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest Educational Center Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library
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