Northwest College of Art & Design: cost & net price by income
Tacoma, Washington
Here's what students actually pay to attend Northwest College of Art & Design after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $9,974 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $24,856. Published in-state tuition is $18,100. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$9,974/yr
- $30k–$48k$15,771/yr
- $48k–$75k$13,221/yr
- $110k+$24,856/yr
Northwest College of Art & Design cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $18,100
- Out-of-state tuition
- $18,100
- Students receiving aid
- 52%
C
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Northwest College of Art & Design cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Northwest College of Art & Design is about $9,974 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Northwest College of Art & Design?
- At Northwest College of Art & Design, published in-state tuition is $18,100 and out-of-state tuition is $18,100 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Northwest College of Art & Design worth the cost?
- FindU gives Northwest College of Art & Design a value grade of C — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)