Northwest College-Medford

2241 Tower East
Medford, OR 97504
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings

School Highlights

Northwest College-Medford serves 105 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • 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

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
Total Faculty
n/a
192 staff

Student Body

The student population of Northwest College-Medford has grown by 15% over five years.
The Northwest College-Medford diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 43% over five years.
Total Enrollment
105 students
2,463 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
105 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
105 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
1%
1%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
2%
20%
% Black
20%
3%
% White
4%
53%
% Hawaiian
67%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
71%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%

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
50%
100%
Source: 2024 (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 100%. 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, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 105 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 50%
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Oregon public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,172 per year for in-state students and $6,738 for out-of-state students. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Oregon is 90%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Oregon community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Oregon is Concorde Career College-Portland. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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