- 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 290 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 290 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- 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 Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Glendale Career College-North-West College-Mfson
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
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
15 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
1
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Glendale Career College-North-West College-Mfson has grown by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Glendale Career College-North-West College-Mfson diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
290 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
290 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
290 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
290 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
27%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
46%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
6%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.00
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
85%
Acceptance Rate
75%
81%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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 81%.
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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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