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North-West College-Riverside

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 18 to 1
Students retention rate 80%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Riverside, California, North-West College-Riverside is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of North-West College-Riverside is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

North-West College-Riverside is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

North-West College-Riverside boasts an impressive student retention rate of 80% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at North-West College-Riverside are Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant, Dental Assisting/Assistant, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Surgical Technology/Technologist. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

Program Length 9 months
Tuition and Fees $16,997
Books and Supplies $318
Total Cost $17,315

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller

Surgical Technology/Technologist

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at North-West College-Riverside received on average $3,742 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$3,742
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 468 58% $3,713 $1,737,736
Other Federal Grant 489 60% $3,647 $1,783,231
State Grant/Scholarships 31 4% $1,788 $55,435
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 1 0% $2,500 $2,500
Total Grant & Scholarships 492 61% $3,742 $1,841,166

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of North-West College-Riverside students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of North-West College-Riverside students is 71.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 72.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 65.3%.

71.8%

  • asian 73.3% 11 students
  • African American 53.8% 7 students
  • white 69.3% 43 students
  • hispanic 73.1% 207 students
  • Mixed Race 66.7% 6 students

Service Offerings

North-West College-Riverside provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

North-West College-Riverside offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes