School Highlights
Northwest College-Eugene serves 139 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 45%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 139 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 31%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Northwest College-Eugene ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Programs offered
School Overview
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwest College-Eugene
(OR) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
9 staff
20 staff
Number of Programs Offered
8
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwest College-Eugene has declined by 29% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwest College-Eugene diversity score of 0.50 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
139 students
1,376 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
139 students
212 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
218 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
139 students
212 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
15%
19%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
69%
55%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
55%
49%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,800
$30,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
68%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,197
$11,503
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Mitch, successful beauty professional -
- Elizabeth M., achieved career success after training -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Northwest College-Eugene?
Northwest College-Eugene famous alumni include: Mitch, successful beauty professional and Elizabeth M., achieved career success after training.
What is Northwest College-Eugene's ranking?
Northwest College-Eugene ranks among the top 20% of community college in Oregon for: Most Programs Offered.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Northwest College-Eugene is Lane Community College (4.7 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Lane Community College
Public
4000 E 30th Ave
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
Eugene, OR 97405
(541) 463-3000
4.7 miles
Enrollment: 6,810 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $4,794 Out-state tuition: $10,428 Minority enrollment: 38%
Phagans Beauty College
Private for-profit
1565 SW 53rd Street
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 753-6466
Corvallis, OR 97333
(541) 753-6466
35.2 miles
Enrollment: 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
6500 Pacific Blvd SW
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
Albany, OR 97321
(541) 917-4999
35.4 miles
Enrollment: 5,242 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 In-state tuition: $5,105 Out-state tuition: $1,192 Minority enrollment: 40%
Phagans School of Beauty
Private for-profit
622 Lancaster Dr NE
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
Salem, OR 97301
(503) 363-6800
59.5 miles
Enrollment: 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
400 SE College Way
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
Newport, OR 97366
(541) 265-2283
60.1 miles
Enrollment: 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Acceptance rate: 94% In-state tuition: $3,816 Out-state tuition: $7,959 Minority enrollment: 42%
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