Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies

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2017 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,380

36.6% growth from 2016

2017 Average Net Price

$19,161

After Financial Aid

2016 Student Loan

7.43%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

1,116

42.6% Full-Time

About

Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies were Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (36 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees), and General Psychology (20 degrees).

In 2017, 179 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies. 36.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.1% awarded men. The majority of degree recipients were white (117 degrees), 7.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is $16,380, which is $4,643 more than the national average for ($11,738).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is $16,380, which is $4,643 more than the national average for ($11,738).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,161.

In 2017, 36% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 52% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$16,380

2017 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2017, the cost of tuition at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies was $16,380. The cost of tuition at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is $4,643 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,738).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,161

2017 Value

34.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,161. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies grew by 34.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,600

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies was of $9,600 in 2017. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board increased by 41.2% between 2016 and 2017. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

52%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

36% of undergraduate students at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies received grants or loans in 2017. This represents a decline of 44.6% with respect to 2016, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.43%

2016 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2016 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies was 7.43%, which represents 45 out of the 606 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies has a total enrollment of 1,116 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is 475 students and the part-time enrollment is 641. This means that 42.6% of students enrolled at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.6% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.38% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.67% Two or More Races, 0.806% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.806% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies in full-time Undergraduate programs are majority White Female (34.1%), followed by White Male (31.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (6.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are majority White Female (60.3%), followed by White Male (10.3%) and Asian Female (8.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

42.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,116 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is 475 and the part-time enrollment is 641. This means that 42.6% of students enrolled at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar .

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2017 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
542
Hispanic or Latino
77
Black or African American
60

The enrolled student population at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is 48.6% White, 6.9% Hispanic or Latino, 5.38% Black or African American, 4.3% Asian, 3.67% Two or More Races, 0.806% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.806% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 41.5% White, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 19.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 329 students (29.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2017, 47 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies. The majority of degree recipients at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are white (117 degrees awarded). There were 7.8 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (36 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (21 degrees) and General Psychology (20 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees), and Psychology (20 degrees).

Workforce

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are Accountants & auditors (1,114,867 people), Other managers (711,107 people), Financial managers (440,919 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (390,656 people), and Chief executives & legislators (342,536 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are Theology (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (18 degrees), Psychology (20 degrees), Protective Services (9 degrees), and Business (27 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Dentists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are Elementary & secondary schools (873,781 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (546,357 people), Banking & related activities (525,207 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (505,438 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (501,041 people).

Degrees

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies.

Most Common

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
36 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
20 degree-majorss awarded

In 2017, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies was Other Theological & Ministerial Studies with 36 degree-majorss awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies according to their major.

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

In 2017, 113 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies, which is 1.71 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (66).

This chart displays the gender disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2017, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 2.58 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2017, 24 degrees were awarded to women at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 0.387 times less than the 62 male recipients with that same degree.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (68.1%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
117 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Asian
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is white (117 degrees awarded). There were 7.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

5.03% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Male
72 degrees awarded
White Female
45 degrees awarded
Asian Male
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies is white male (72 degrees awarded). There were 1.6 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (45 degrees).

Operations

Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $0 (NaNk%), compared to the 0.0457% average return ($6.76k on $14.8M) across all .

In 2017, Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies had a total salary expenditure of $N/A. Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies employs 4 Assistant professors, 1 Instructors, and 1 Associate professors. Most academics at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are Male Assistant professors (2), Female Assistant professors(2), and Female Instructors (1).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies are: Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, Sales and related, with 5 employees, and Management with 4 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$N/A

2017 Endowment

growth from 2016

Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies has an endowment valued at about $N/A, as of the end of the 2017 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $NaNM approximately the same as than the median endowment of according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2017, Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$3.4M

2017 Salaries

11.7%

growth from 2016

In 2017, Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies paid a median of $3.4M in salaries, which represents NaNM% of their overall expenditure ($N/A) and a 11.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.02% growth from 2015 and a NaNM% growth from N/A.

The median for similar is 574k (13.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$343k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies paid a total of $343k to 6 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $296k (51.6%) for similar Unknown.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies were Assistant professor with 4 employees; Instructor with 1 employees; and Instructor with 1 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies were Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees; Sales and related with 5 employees; and Management with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies was Male Assistant professor with 2 employees, Female Assistant professor with 2 employees, and Female Instructor with 1 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Northwest University-College of Adult and Professional Studies.

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