School Highlights
Northwest College-Beaverton serves 98 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 98 students
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest College-Beaverton ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Northwest College-Beaverton
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
192 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest College-Beaverton has grown by 42% over five years.
The Northwest College-Beaverton diversity score of 0.69 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
98 students
2,463 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
98 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
98 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
193 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,589 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
153 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
33%
3%
% White
8%
53%
% Hawaiian
43%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,197
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest College-Beaverton's ranking?
Northwest College-Beaverton ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Diversity in US community colleges.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest College-Beaverton is Summit Salon Academy-Portland (3.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Private for-profit
8820 SW Center
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-6106
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-6106
3.7 miles
Enrollment: 63 students
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
5.1 miles
Enrollment: 34,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,600 Out-state tuition: $10,700 Minority enrollment: 48%
Aveda Institute-Portland
Public
325 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
6.4 miles
Enrollment: 249 students Minority enrollment: 93%
128 NW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-1717
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-1717
6.5 miles
Enrollment: 12 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Northwest College-Tualatin
Private for-profit
8345 SW Nyberg Street
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
Tualatin, OR 97062
(503) 218-2265
7.6 miles
Enrollment: 25 students Minority enrollment: 93%
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