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Northwest College-Medford

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Small
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 12 to 1
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 71%

Located in Medford, Oregon, Northwest College-Medford 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 Northwest College-Medford 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.

Northwest College-Medford is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Northwest College-Medford emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Northwest College-Medford suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences
The most popular programs at Northwest College-Medford are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Master Aesthetician/Esthetician, Barbering/Barber, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Master Aesthetician/Esthetician

Barbering/Barber

Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Northwest College-Medford received on average $3,804 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.

$3,804
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 61% $3,804 $144,552
Other Federal Grant 38 61% $3,804 $144,552
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 38 61% $3,804 $144,552

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest College-Medford students who enrolled in 2018 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 Northwest College-Medford students is 70.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 69.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.8%.

70.6%

  • white 71.1% 32 students
  • hispanic 84.6% 11 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 4 students

Service Offerings

Northwest College-Medford provides the following additional services to its students
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest College-Medford offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

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