Northwest College-Clackamas
Northwest College-Clackamas is a private for-profit college or university in Happy Valley, OR, with about 6 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 61.36% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,488 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 35 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 61.36%
Northwest College-Clackamas: what the data shows
Common questions about Northwest College-Clackamas, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Northwest College-Clackamas?
Northwest College-Clackamas is located in Happy Valley, OR (ZIP 97086).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas public or private?
Northwest College-Clackamas is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Northwest College-Clackamas cost?
Average net price after aid: $18,488.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,488 |
How big is Northwest College-Clackamas?
Total enrollment: 35 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest College-Clackamas?
150%-time completion rate: 61.36%.
First-year retention: 60.0%.
What do graduates of Northwest College-Clackamas earn?
Median earnings: $23,914 six years after entry; $24,421 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $7,564.
60.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Northwest College-Clackamas known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (22 completions)
- Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services (9 completions)
- Real Estate Development (6 completions)
- Personal Services - 12.0407 (4 completions)
- Architectural Sciences and Technology (2 completions)
- CIP 120402 (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 61.36%; median earnings $24,421 at 10 years; net price $18,488. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Northwest College-Clackamas was $N/A.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,488
2024 Value
In 2024 Northwest College-Clackamas had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,488.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$73,952 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,488 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Northwest College-Clackamas.
Financial Aid by Income Level
60.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.90% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northwest College-Clackamas was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Northwest College-Clackamas in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | — | — | $12,943 |
| 2014 | — | — | $14,109 |
| 2015 | — | — | $12,333 |
| 2016 | — | — | $10,460 |
| 2017 | — | — | $13,910 |
| 2018 | — | — | $10,284 |
| 2019 | — | — | $11,851 |
| 2020 | — | — | $20,496 |
| 2021 | — | — | $21,423 |
| 2022 | — | — | $21,124 |
| 2023 | — | — | $23,519 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest College-Clackamas in 2024 is 35 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
6.82% 100% Completion Time
61.36% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 6.82% of students graduating from Northwest College-Clackamas completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Northwest College-Clackamas.
Return on Investment
$7,564 Median Student Debt
$24,421 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
230.23% Return on Investment
3.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Northwest College-Clackamas.
Top Programs by Completions
6 Programs Reporting Data
Cosmetology & Personal Grooming Services: 9 completions
Real Estate Development: 6 completions
Personal Services - 12.0407: 4 completions
Architectural Sciences and Technology: 2 completions
CIP 12.0402: 1 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 22 completions
Most popular programs at Northwest College-Clackamas.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Northwest College-Clackamas graduates.
About
Northwest College-Clackamas is a private for-profit institution located in Happy Valley, OR, offering 6 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 35 students. The institution maintains a 61.36% graduation rate. Approximately 60.27% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Location
Happy Valley, OR 97086
Region: Far West
Insights and Analysis
Northwest College-Clackamas provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Northwest College-Clackamas cost?
Reported in-state tuition is N/A and average net price is $18,488 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Northwest College-Clackamas earn?
Median earnings are $23,914 six years after entry and $24,421 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest College-Clackamas?
The 150%-time completion rate is 61.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwest College-Clackamas students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $7,564.
How big is Northwest College-Clackamas?
Total enrollment is about 35 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas public or private?
Northwest College-Clackamas is a private for-profit institution located in Happy Valley, OR.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas an HBCU?
No. Northwest College-Clackamas is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas a tribal college?
No. Northwest College-Clackamas is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Northwest College-Clackamas reports 28.6% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is Northwest College-Clackamas religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Northwest College-Clackamas in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.