School Highlights
Northwest College-Hillsboro served 23 students (100% of students were full-time).
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 45%.
School Overview
Northwest College-Hillsboro
(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
Student Body
Total Enrollment
23 students
267 students
# Full-Time Students
23 students
212 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
23 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
23 students
212 students
% Asian
7%
4%
% Black
25%
3%
% White
5%
55%
% Hawaiian
63%
1%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
48%
50%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
58%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,197
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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