- North-West College is a private for-profit system of colleges in California. North-West College offers diploma, associate degree and certification programs at each of its seven campuses throughout the Los Angeles and Riverside areas. North-West College was established in 1966 by Marsha Fuerst.
School Highlights
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON serves 218 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 218 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
315 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
12
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
218 students
9,796 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
32:1
# Full-Time Students
218 students
1,259 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
8,537 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
218 students
242 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
218 students
1,250 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
8,299 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
121 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
24%
13%
% Hispanic
58%
47%
% Black
7%
7%
% White
4%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
43%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
n/a
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,239
Acceptance Rate
75%
93%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 12/24/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON?
The acceptance rate of Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON is 75%, which is lower than the state average of 93%.
What is Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON's ranking?
Glendale Career College-North-West College-MFSON ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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