Northwest College of Art & Design Transfer and Admissions Information

For-profit

4 year
85

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$20.3K

Avg. Financial Aid

Nestled between the Olympic and Cascade Mountains, with Seattle just a short ferry ride away, students enjoy the amenities of a world class city and the beauty and inspiring landscapes that are among the very best the Pacific Northwest has to offer. Today, NCAD continues its history of positive growth, offering a double major B.F.A. degree in Visual Communication in 36 months. For almost 30 years, NCAD has maintained its mission to educate and prepare individuals for the creative arts world. We invite you to be a part of our exciting and challenging future.

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Overview

Full-Time Undergraduate	82
Part-Time Undergraduate	3
Application Acceptance Rate	77%
Transfer Students	9
Programs	1 Programs
Courses	100 Courses
Equivalencies	4 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$19,000
Out-of-State Tuition	$19,000
Books and Supplies	$3,020
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	75%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$13,774
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	61%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,495

Information for Transfer In Students

Credit For Life Experience:

Credit is not available for life experience.

Transfer Application Requirements

Official Transcripts:

Submit official high school transcript or GED certificate and official transcripts for all colleges attended.
SAT Scores:

GED students will be required to submit SAT or ACT scores, or college transcripts that show a minimum of 30 successfully completed college credits.
Essay:

A minimum 1 page typed personal essay is required with your application.
Application Fee:

Submit a completed application accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable application fee made payable to NCAD. $100 application fee for International Students.
Interview:

Arrange for an informational interview with an Admissions Representative. This can be conducted on the phone or at the NCAD campus.
Other Requirements:

A portfolio of 5 or more pieces of your best recent work is to be submitted with your application packet. All applicants are required to submit their portfolios in digital form only.

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Classes must be comparable with NCAD classes, and the class grade must be a C+ or above.
Credits (Min/Max):

No more than 50% of the program may transfer.
Transfer Policy Document:

Northwest College of Art & Design Transfer Credit Policy.pdf