How many students at NCAD?
For the academic year 2024-2025, Northwest College of Art & Design has a total enrollment of 139 students and all students enrolled in undergraduate programs.
- Gender Breakdown: 44 male students (31.7%) and 95 female students (68.3%) are attending .
- Race and Ethnicity Breakdown: The two largest race/ethnicity groups are 80 White students (57.6%) and 27 Hispanic students (19.4%).
Compared to similar private (for-profit) School of art, music, and design - which average 599 - NCAD's body is much smaller.
Explore complete student demographics below, including gender ratio, race and ethnicity, and age distribution.
Enrollment by Gender and Class Level
By gender, 44 male (31.65%) and 95 female (68.35%) students are attending Northwest College of Art & Design. The number of male students per 100 females students (male-to-female ratio) is 46.32.
Total Student Enrolled By Gender
| Undergraduate |
| Total | 139 |
| Men | 44 |
| Women | 95 |
Student Distribution by Race/Ethnicity
By race/ethnicity, 80 White, 14 Black, and 6 Asian students out of a total of 139 are attending at Northwest College of Art & Design. Comprehensive enrollment statistic data by race/ethnicity is shown in the chart below (academic year 2024-2025 data).
Northwest College of Art & Design is moderately diverse with a diversity index of 61.5% measured by Census Bureau Diversity Index. The institution demonstrates strong racial and ethnic diversity among its student body.
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
| Race | Total | Men | Women |
| American Indian or Native American | 9 | 2 | 7 |
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| Asian | 6 | 1 | 5 |
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| Black | 14 | 7 | 7 |
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| Hispanic | 27 | 5 | 22 |
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| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders | 2 | 1 | 1 |
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| White | 80 | 28 | 52 |
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| Two or more races | - | - | - |
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| Race Unknown | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Student Age Distribution
There are 128 students under 25 years old, and 22 students over 25 years old out of 150 total students.
*The age distribution is based on 2023-2024 enrollment data.
Student Age Distribution
| Age | Total | Men | Women |
| 18-19 | 24 | 18 | 6 |
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| 20-21 | 74 | 51 | 23 |
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| 22-24 | 30 | 19 | 11 |
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| 25-29 | 14 | 12 | 2 |
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| 30-34 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
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| 50-64 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)
Among 139 enrolled in undergraduate programs, 18 students have transferred-in from other institutions. The percentage of transfer-in students is 12.95%.13 students have transferred in as full-time status and 5 students transferred in as part-time status.
Transfer-in Students (Undergraduate)
| Number of Students |
| Regular Full-time | 120 |
| Transfer-in Full-time | 13 |
| Regular Part-time | 1 |
| Transfer-in Part-time | 5 |
NCAD Enrollment Frequently Asked Questions
For the academic year 2024-2025, 139 students are enrolled at NCAD.
139 undergraduate students are enrolled at NCAD.
44 male (31.65%) and 95 female (68.35%) students are attending NCAD.
NCAD has a student population that is diverse: 80 White (57.55%), 14 Black (10.07%), and 6 Asian (4.32%) students are enrolled.