Tuition at Northwest College-Medford rose by 3.6% for the 2022-23 academic year, according to the most recent information released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the two-year private for-profit college paid $16,645 this year, which is $580 higher than the $16,065 tuition charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 67% of the undergraduate student body at the school are residents of Oregon.
Data indicates that 76% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Northwest College-Medford in 2022-23 received some form of student financial aid. Specifically, 29 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $138,421, while another 29 students borrowed over $190,110 in student loans.
Across all undergraduate students, 92 received grants or scholarships amounting to $429,634. Additionally, 91 students took out federal student loans totaling $595,520.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 29 | 76% | $138,421 | $4,773 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 29 | 76% | $138,421 | $4,773 |
| Federal student loans | 29 | 76% | $190,110 | $6,556 |
| Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Student loan aid | 29 | 76% | $190,110 | $6,556 |
| Total student aid | 29 | 76% | $328,531 | $11,328 |
