North-West College-Van Nuys

www.north-westcollege.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$27,423

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.901%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

171

100% Full-Time

About

North-West College-Van Nuys is a higher education institution located in Los Angeles County, CA. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at North-West College-Van Nuys were Medical Assistant (62 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (29 degrees), and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2021, 140 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at North-West College-Van Nuys. 87.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 12.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (107 degrees), 7.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,423.

In 2021, 52% of undergraduate students attending North-West College-Van Nuys received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$27,423

2021 Value

4.84%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 North-West College-Van Nuys had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,423. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of North-West College-Van Nuys grew by 4.84%.

This chart compares the average net price of North-West College-Van Nuys (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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

52% of undergraduate students at North-West College-Van Nuys received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 20% with respect to 2020, when 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at North-West College-Van Nuys (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.

0.901%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at North-West College-Van Nuys was 0.901%, which represents 1 out of the 111 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

North-West College-Van Nuys had a total enrollment of 171 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Van Nuys is 171 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at North-West College-Van Nuys are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at North-West College-Van Nuys, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Asian, 9.36% Black or African American, 8.77% White, 8.19% Two or More Races, 0.585% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.585% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at North-West College-Van Nuys in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (52.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (8.77%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (8.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at North-West College-Van Nuys in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 171 students. The full-time enrollment at North-West College-Van Nuys is 171 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at North-West College-Van Nuys (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

81%

2021 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 North-West College-Van Nuys was 81%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), North-West College-Van Nuys had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at North-West College-Van Nuys (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
105 enrolled students
Asian
18 enrolled students
Black or African American
16 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at North-West College-Van Nuys is 61.4% Hispanic or Latino, 10.5% Asian, 9.36% Black or African American, 8.77% White, 8.19% Two or More Races, 0.585% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.585% 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 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 106 more women than men received degrees from North-West College-Van Nuys. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at North-West College-Van Nuys is hispanic or latino (107 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at North-West College-Van Nuys is Medical Assistant (62 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (29 degrees) and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at North-West College-Van Nuys, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (140 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are Registered nurses (1,331,984 people), Medical & health services managers (145,611 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,680 people), Pharmacists (131,120 people), and Physicians (106,819 people).

The most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys in 2021 are Health (140 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

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 North-West College-Van Nuys are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Podiatrists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are Health (140 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,441,543 people), Outpatient care centers (214,960 people), Elementary & secondary schools (206,921 people), Offices of physicians (192,003 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (122,299 people).

The most specialized majors at North-West College-Van Nuys are Health (140 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by North-West College-Van Nuys.

Most Common (2021)

Medical Assistant
62 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
29 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at North-West College-Van Nuys was Medical Assistant with 62 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at North-West College-Van Nuys according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

123

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Van Nuys, which is 0.138 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (123).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at North-West College-Van Nuys by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 6 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Van Nuys in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 0.261 times less than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at North-West College-Van Nuys in Medical Assistant, which is 11.4 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

75%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from North-West College-Van Nuys completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 75% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 75% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
107 degrees awarded
White
14 degrees awarded
Asian
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at North-West College-Van Nuys is hispanic or latino (107 degrees awarded). There were 7.64 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (14 degrees).

5% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
97 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at North-West College-Van Nuys is hispanic or latino female (97 degrees awarded). There were 8.82 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).