Largest Vocational Programs

The largest vocational programs at Northwest College-Hillsboro is Cosmetology/Cosmetologist and the 2024 tuition and fees is $17,300. Its tuition is lower than the national average of Cosmetology/Cosmetologist programs ($16,042). The length of the program is 1,835 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 18 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Northwest College-Hillsboro.
Tuition & Completion Time for 6 Largest Career Programs
ProgramTuition & FeesBooks & SuppliesProgram LengthAverage Completion Time National Average Tuition
1Cosmetology/Cosmetologist $17,300$4,9501,835 Hours18 Months $16,042
2Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other) $17,100$3,7901,594 Hours16 Months $10,039
3Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design $15,000$2,2301,150 Hours12 Months $13,276
4Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor $10,500$3001,000 Hours10 Months $7,334
5Barbering/Barber $15,000$2,230946 Hours10 Months $14,546
6Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist $10,500$2,790841 Hours9 Months $9,978

Important Academic Statistics

Total 26 students attended Northwest College-Hillsboro in the academic year 2023-2024. There are 3 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 7 (full-time).
The graduation rate of Northwest College-Hillsboro is 54% and the retention rate is 67% at the school.
Key Academic Statistics
Student Population26
Graduation Rate54%
Number of Faculty3
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1

2024 Costs of Attendance

The 2024 tuition & fees of Northwest College-Hillsboro is $17,300 . The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it. It offers the alternative tuition plans.
53% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,002 (exclude student loans).
2024Tuition, Books & Supplies, and Living Costs
Tuition & Fees$17,300
Books & Supplies$4,950
Off-Campus Room & Board$22,393
Off-Campus Expenses$17,502
Average Financial Amount$4,002

Offered Certificate Programs

Northwest College-Hillsboro offers 7 career programs for Less than 12-Weeks Certificate, Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 16 students have completed their career programs.
Offered Career Programs and Online Availability
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate104
Less than 1-Year Certificate104
2 Years Certificate303
4 Years Certificate205
Total7016

Vocational Programs and Completers

The vocational programs at Northwest College-Hillsboro are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 16 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
  • 4 students have earned/completed Less than 12-Weeks Certificate program.
  • 4 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
  • 3 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
  • 5 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
Less than 12-Weeks CertificateLess than 1-Year Certificate1-2 Years Certificate2-4 Years Certificate
Less than 12-Weeks Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 4 completers
Nail Technician/Specialist and Manicurist4
Total4
Less than 1-Year Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 4 completers
Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist4
Total4
1-2 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 3 completers
Barbering/Barber0
Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design3
Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor0
Total3
2-4 Years Certificate Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of Completers
Personal and Culinary Services 5 completers
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist5
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts (other)0
Total5

Enrollment Statistics

For academic year 2022-2023, total 26 students have enrolled into Northwest College-Hillsboro. By gender, 1 male and 25 female students are attending the school.
There are 10 White (38.46%), 11 Hispanic (42.31%), and 16 students with other races.
Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total26125
American Indian/Native American101
Asian000
Black/African American000
Hispanic11011
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander000
White1019
Two More404
Un-Known000
Non-resident Alien000

Directory Information

  • 1049 SW Baseline Rd, Suite 500, Building E, Hillsboro, OR
  • 503-844-7320
  • School Website

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