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 74%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- 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
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
192 staff
Student Body
The student population of Northwest College-Beaverton has grown by 292% over five years.
The Northwest College-Beaverton diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has grown by 40% over five years.
Total Enrollment
98 students
903 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
# Full-Time Students
98 students
210 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
693 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
278 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
98 students
210 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
136 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
693 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
68 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
270 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
6%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
33%
12%
% White
8%
26%
% Hawaiian
43%
38%
% Two or more races
4%
8%
% Unknown races
n/a
1%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.4231%
0.5%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5%
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
$11,503
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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
Students
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
| 63 students
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
5.1 miles
| 21,214 students
Aveda Institute-Portland
Private for-profit
325 Northwest 13th Avenue
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 294-6000
6.4 miles
| 249 students
Portland Actors Conservatory
Private not-for-profit
128 NW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-1717
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 274-1717
6.5 miles
| 12 students
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
| 25 students
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