North-West College-Glendale campus
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North-West College-Glendale

Type Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 25 to 1
Students retention rate 68%
On-time graduation rate 16%

Located in Glendale, California, North-West College-Glendale is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of North-West College-Glendale 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.

North-West College-Glendale is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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 North-West College-Glendale is reported to be 16%, 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, California state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 56% whereas the national average was 69%.

The retention rate of students at North-West College-Glendale is 68% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in California is 85%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at North-West College-Glendale do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

The most popular programs at North-West College-Glendale are Dental Assisting/Assistant, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $16,997
Books and Supplies $318
Total Cost $17,315

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at North-West College-Glendale was $28,581. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

North-West College-Glendale net price calculator

$28,581

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average $10,382
National average $17,367
Below is the net price of North-West College-Glendale for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year Average Price Change Less than $30k $30k to $48k $48k to $75k $75k to $110k over $110k
2022 $28,581 $2,531 (10%) $28,285 $28,326 $29,542 $30,624 $31,056
2021 $26,050 $1,135 (5%) $25,986 $26,709 $28,645
2020 $24,915 $1,214 (5%) $24,551 $26,191 $27,267
2019 $26,129 $605 (2%) $25,881 $28,947 $29,669
2018 $26,734 $2,543 (11%) $26,062 $28,556 $29,743
2017 $24,191 $1,610 (6%) $23,523 $25,523 $26,207
2016 $25,801 $5,586 (28%) $25,104 $26,981 $28,645 $26,233
2015 $20,215 $2,288 (13%) $20,332 $20,479 $22,458 $25,300 $25,300
2014 $17,927 -- $17,352 $18,355 $20,370

How does North-West College-Glendale's $28,581 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for California colleges, that number is $10,382. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name College Type Average net price Comparison
National Polytechnic College logo National Polytechnic College
Lakewood CA
Private $23,818 17% Cheaper
Carrington College-Ontario logo Carrington College-Ontario
Ontario CA
Private $31,704 11% Expensive

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by North-West College-Glendale during 2022 academic year.

  • Prepaid tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Guaranteed tuition plan
    Not Offered
  • Tuition payment plan
    Offered
  • Other alternative tuition plan
    Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at North-West College-Glendale received on average $3,581 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.

$3,581
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 102 50% $3,521 $359,100
Other Federal Grant 104 51% $3,532 $367,300
State Grant/Scholarships 11 5% $1,447 $15,912
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 107 53% $3,581 $383,212

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 43% of freshman students at North-West College-Glendale received $4,161 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,161
Students Receiving Loan Average Amount Total Amount
Federal Student Loans 87 43% $4,161 $362,026
Private Loans 4 2% $5,186 $20,743
Total Loans 88 43% $4,350 $382,769

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

NO DATA

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at North-West College-Glendale sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 62

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 29 students

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 14 students

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Undergraduate Certificate 7 students

Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

No graduate

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

No graduate

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 9 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 43 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

74.1%

Dropout Rate

Out of 58 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 15 students dropped out of the school.

25.9%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

Low

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at North-West College-Glendale is greatly skewed towards women students, with 82.9% of undergraduate students being women and 17.1% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 123, with 102 women and 21 men.

  • men 17.1% 21 students
  • women 82.9% 102 students

Students Age Diversity

  • 25-29 27% 33 students
  • 22-24 20% 25 students
  • 20-21 20% 24 students
  • 30-34 13% 16 students
  • 35-39 12% 15 students
  • 40-49 6% 7 students
  • 18-19 2% 3 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

North-West College-Glendale provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

North-West College-Glendale offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes