North-West College-Riverside
North-West College-Riverside is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Riverside, CA. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (4/25/2004 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at North-West College-Riverside is Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $37,419. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training programs ($18,035). The length of the program is 1,692 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 16 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at North-West College-Riverside.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | $37,419 | $572 | 1,692 Hours | 16 Months | $18,035 |
| 2 | Medical/Clinical Assistant | $18,121 | $370 | 940 Hours | 9 Months | $16,239 |
| 3 | Surgical Technology/Technologist | $40,112 | $750 | 65 Hours | 19 Months | $28,401 |
| 5 | Dental Assisting/Assistant | $18,249 | $242 | 940 Hours | 9 Months | $16,730 |
| 6 | Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | $18,173 | $318 | 940 Hours | 9 Months | $14,974 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 717 students attended North-West College-Riverside in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 54 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 38 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 21 (full-time) and 55 (part-time).
The graduation rate of North-West College-Riverside is 72% and the retention rate is 76% at the school.
| Student Population | 717 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 72% |
| Number of Faculty | 57 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of North-West College-Riverside is $37,419
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
67% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,540 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $37,419 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $572 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $39,264 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $12,320 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,540 |
Offered Certificate Programs
North-West College-Riverside offers 7 career programs for 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 358 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Years Certificate | 6 | 0 | 354 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Total | 7 | 0 | 358 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at North-West College-Riverside are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 358 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 354 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 4 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 354 completers |
| Dental Assisting/Assistant | ✕ | 25 |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller | ✕ | 28 |
| Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary | ✕ | 0 |
| Medical/Clinical Assistant | ✕ | 133 |
| Pharmacy Technician/Assistant | ✕ | 25 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | ✕ | 143 |
| Total | 354 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 4 completers |
| Surgical Technology/Technologist | ✕ | 4 |
| Total | 4 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 717 students have enrolled into North-West College-Riverside. By gender, 95 male and 622 female students are attending the school.
There are 68 White (9.48%), 93 Black/African American (12.97%), 479 Hispanic (66.81%), 30 Asian (4.18%), and 524 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 717 | 95 | 622 |
| American Indian/Native American | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Asian | 30 | 9 | 21 |
| Black/African American | 93 | 10 | 83 |
| Hispanic | 479 | 60 | 419 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 68 | 11 | 57 |
| Two More | 44 | 4 | 40 |
| Un-Known | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 4550 La Sierra Ave, Riverside, CA
- 951-351-7750
- School Website
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