Northwest College of Art & Design
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Medium | Urban
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Northwest College of Art & Design
1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, Washington 98402
See on MapPhone
(253) 272-1126
Website
https://ncad.edu/Mission Statement
The primary objective of NCAD is to play a significant role in preparing individuals for rewarding career opportunities in the creative arts. Our faculty of professional educators, working artists and designers guide students through a curriculum that is designed to develop technical expertise and encourage creative excellence. Courses are kept small (maximum 30 students per instructor in a typical course setting) to ensure a personal approach to education. While the average NCAD student is between the ages of 18 and 25 and typically first career bound, NCAD also welcomes returning students who are ready to fulfill their creative ambitions.
Read Morecost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$18,100Out of state
$18,100Graduate
In state
No informationOut of state
No informationFinancial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
88%| Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 56.0% | $4,558 |
| State/local grants | 65.0% | $8,552 |
| Institutional grants | 12.0% | $1,175 |
| Loans | 56.0% | $5,858 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
Not Available
Books & Supplies
$624 per year
Personal Expenses
Not Available
Financial aid resources
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Design and Visual Communications, General
Undergraduate Majors X
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
- A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
67.94%- Apply 131
- Accepted 89
- Attend 46
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
No informationUndergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Required
competencies
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
65%Male Students
35%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian58.82%
- Hispanic/Latino15.13%
- American Indian/Alaska Native9.24%
- Asian8.4%
- Black5.04%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander2.52%
- Not Specified0.84%
- Two Or More Ethnicities0.01%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
125
Undergraduate students
125
Full Time Students
96%Part Time Students
4%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children