Northwest College of Art & Design
tuition & fees
$18,100
acceptance rate
66%
Student Population
139
Number of Programs
1
Financial Aid Amount
$12,561
Graduation Rate
58%
Northwest College of Art & Design is a Private, 4 years college located in Tacoma, Washington. NCAD ranked 47th in Arts, Music, Design Schools.
It has a total enrollment of 139 (all undergraduate) and student to faculty ratio is 34 to 1. It is a School of art, music, and design school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Bachelor's degree. NCAD's acceptance rate is 65.98% last year (undergraduate school).
Northwest College of Art & Design is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northwest College of Art & Design and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1126 Pacific Avenue, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA 98402 |
| Phone | 253-272-1126 |
| WEB | https://ncad.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://ncad.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://ncad.edu/admissions/application/ |
| Financial Aid | https://ncad.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://ncad.edu/disclosures/#1561141159108-5e22b3ce-c0bb |
| Disability Service | https://ncad.edu/students/disability-services/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | School of art, music, and design |
| Highest Degree Offered | Bachelor's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northwest College of Art & Design is 65.98% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 40.63%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65.98 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 40.63 % |
Tuition & Fees
NCAD's 2025 tuition & fees is $18,100 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($18,100).
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $18,100 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 139 students have enrolled at NCAD (2024-2025). You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 139 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 139 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
NCAD offers 1 programs (all undergraduate).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by NCAD
| Number of programs | 1 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |