School Highlights
Northwest College-Tualatin serves 35 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 42%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest College-Tualatin ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest College-Tualatin
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private for-profit
0
Total Faculty
6 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
Student Body
The student population of Northwest College-Tualatin has declined by 73% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest College-Tualatin diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 84% over five years.
Total Enrollment
35 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
35 students
212 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,164 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
51 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
35 students
212 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
214 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,164 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
33 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
297 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
1%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
14%
19%
% Black
3%
3%
% White
58%
55%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
14%
6%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
49%
49%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,197
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Northwest College-Tualatin's ranking?
Northwest College-Tualatin ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Most Programs Offered.
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