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The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Differs by program
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 22 to 1
On-time graduation rate 48%

Located in Houston, Texas, The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees.

One of the notable aspects of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Texas state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 40% whereas the national average was 48%.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
The most popular programs at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other, Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Program Length 16 months
Tuition and Fees $19,335
Books and Supplies -
Total Cost $19,335

Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 63 of freshman students at The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest received on average $5,314 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$5,314
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 2,207 63% $5,329 $11,762,074
Other Federal Grant 2,208 63% $5,338 $11,786,396
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 189 5% $369 $69,710
Total Grant & Scholarships 2,231 63% $5,314 $11,856,106

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest students is 47.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 47.5%.

47.6%

  • asian 61.8% 21 students
  • African American 41.3% 329 students
  • white 42.9% 200 students
  • unknown 39.5% 34 students
  • hispanic 59.8% 445 students
  • Mixed Race 31.2% 30 students

Service Offerings

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

The College of Health Care Professions-Northwest offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)