- North-West College is a private for-profit system of colleges in California. North-West College offers diploma, associate degree and certification programs at each of its seven campuses throughout the Los Angeles and Riverside areas. North-West College was established in 1966 by Marsha Fuerst.
School Highlights
North-West College-West Covina serves 653 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 653 students
- Acceptance Rate: 68%
- Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
- Minority enrollment: 84%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
North-West College-West Covina
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Traditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
25 staff
72 staff
Number of Programs Offered
9
8
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of North-West College-West Covina has grown by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The North-West College-West Covina diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 57% over five years.
Total Enrollment
653 students
2,140 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
653 students
1,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
653 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
653 students
967 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
12%
% Hispanic
51%
46%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
16%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
5%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
61%
42%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,700
$34,700
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$10,063
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,628
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
68%
68%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of North-West College-West Covina?
The acceptance rate of North-West College-West Covina is 68%, which is equal to the state average of 68%.
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