School Highlights
Northwest College-Tualatin serves 25 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- 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
School Overview
Northwest College-Tualatin
(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
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest College-Tualatin has declined by 73% over five years.
The Northwest College-Tualatin diversity score of 0.47 is less than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has grown by 87% over five years.
Total Enrollment
25 students
2,463 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
# Full-Time Students
25 students
310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
2,153 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
25 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
3%
1%
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
20%
% Black
11%
3%
% White
7%
53%
% Hawaiian
71%
1%
% Two or more races
5%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
11%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.66
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
58%
42%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
58%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$33,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
57%
79%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,197
$11,197
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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: Average community college minority breakdown.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest College-Tualatin is Summit Salon Academy-Portland (4.0 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Summit Salon Academy-Portland
Private for-profit
8820 SW Center
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-6106
Tigard, OR 97223
(503) 639-6106
4.0 miles
Enrollment: 63 students
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
Portland, OR 97219
(971) 722-6111
4.1 miles
Enrollment: 34,158 students Student-teacher ratio: 38:1 Acceptance rate: 100% In-state tuition: $5,600 Out-state tuition: $10,700 Minority enrollment: 48%
Northwest College-Beaverton
Private for-profit
4200 SW Watson Ave
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 649-1388
Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 649-1388
7.6 miles
Enrollment: 98 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Northwest College-Clackamas
Private for-profit
8307 S.E. Monterey Ave
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 659-2834
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 659-2834
9.8 miles
Enrollment: 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Phagans School of Hair Design
Private for-profit
12000 SE 82nd Avenue Suite 4010
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 652-2668
Happy Valley, OR 97086
(503) 652-2668
9.9 miles
Enrollment: 210 students Acceptance rate: 85%
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