School Highlights
Northwest College-Medford serves 95 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 95 students
- Acceptance Rate: 50%
- Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest College-Medford ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest College-Medford
(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
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
11 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
Student Body
The student population of Northwest College-Medford has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest College-Medford diversity score of 0.49 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 38% over five years.
Total Enrollment
95 students
267 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
95 students
212 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
95 students
327 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
95 students
212 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
18%
19%
% Black
1%
3%
% White
69%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
49%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
76%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,197
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
50%
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Cats
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Northwest College-Medford?
The acceptance rate of Northwest College-Medford is 50%, which is lower than the state average of 94%. Northwest College-Medford's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Oregon with low acceptance rates.
What is Northwest College-Medford's ranking?
Northwest College-Medford ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Lowest acceptance rates and Most Programs Offered.
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