Northwestern Polytechnic University

https://www.npu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,920

0% growth from 2019

2013 Average Net Price

$11,820

After Financial Aid

2020 Acceptance Rate

46.2%

13 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

90.9% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

33.3%

2 Graduates

About

Northwestern Polytechnic University is a higher education institution located in Alameda County, CA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Northwestern Polytechnic University were Computer Science (6 degrees awarded) and General Business (2 degrees).

In 2020, 25 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwestern Polytechnic University. 28% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 72% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (0 degrees), NaNM times approximately the same then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (0 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Polytechnic University is $7,920, which is $−3,642 less than the national average for ($11,563).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern Polytechnic University is $7,920, which is $−3,642 less than the national average for ($11,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,820.

In 2013, 1% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern Polytechnic University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,920

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Northwestern Polytechnic University was $7,920. The cost of tuition at Northwestern Polytechnic University is $−3,642 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,563).

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Average Net Price

$11,820

2013 Value

In 2013 Northwestern Polytechnic University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,820. Between N/A and 2013, the average net price of Northwestern Polytechnic University grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern Polytechnic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,600

Room and Board

$1,210

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern Polytechnic University was of $10,600 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,210. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern Polytechnic University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

N/A%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

1% of undergraduate students at Northwestern Polytechnic University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2013. This represents a growth of NaNM% with respect to N/A, when N/A% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern Polytechnic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Northwestern Polytechnic University received 13 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 225% annual growth. Out of those 13 applicants, 6 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.2% acceptance rate.

There were 33 students enrolled at Northwestern Polytechnic University in 2020, and 100% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwestern Polytechnic University has an overall enrollment yield of 16.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

Accepted Out of 13

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwestern Polytechnic University was 46.2% (6 admissions from 13 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 25%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants grew by 225%, while admissions grew by 500%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwestern Polytechnic University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

100%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

100% of enrolled first-time students at Northwestern Polytechnic University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwestern Polytechnic University has a total enrollment of 33 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Polytechnic University is 30 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Northwestern Polytechnic University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Polytechnic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.3% Asian, 3.03% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Two or More Races, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwestern Polytechnic University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Asian Male (40%), followed by Asian Female (20%) and Black or African American Male (0%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Asian Female (12%), followed by Asian Male (4%) and White Male (4%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern Polytechnic University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 33 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern Polytechnic University is 30 and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 90.9% of students enrolled at Northwestern Polytechnic University are enrolled full-time compared with 66.2% at similar .

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern Polytechnic University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwestern Polytechnic University was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (78%), Northwestern Polytechnic University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwestern Polytechnic University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Asian
9
White
1
Black or African American
0

The enrolled student population at Northwestern Polytechnic University is 27.3% Asian, 3.03% White, 0% Black or African American, 0% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0% Hispanic or Latino, 0% Two or More Races, and 0% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 37.7% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 18.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0 students (0%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 11 fewer women than men received degrees from Northwestern Polytechnic University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern Polytechnic University is asian (0 degrees awarded). There were NaNN times more asian graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (0 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwestern Polytechnic University is Computer Science (6 degrees awarded), followed by General Business (2 degrees) and N/A.

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern Polytechnic University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), and Engineering (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Accountants & auditors (1,056,797 people), Other managers (947,276 people), Software developers (876,226 people), Financial managers (474,252 people), and Chief executives & legislators (446,815 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), and Engineering (1 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), and Engineering (1 degrees).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Computer Systems Design (1,249,346 people), Construction (585,728 people), Banking & related activities (562,010 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (522,045 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (518,978 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (18 degrees awarded), Business (6 degrees), and Engineering (1 degrees).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern Polytechnic University.

Most Common

Computer Science
6 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
2 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwestern Polytechnic University was Computer Science with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwestern Polytechnic University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Polytechnic University, which is 2.57 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (7).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern Polytechnic University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern Polytechnic University in Computer Science, which is 2 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 6 degrees were awarded to women at Northwestern Polytechnic University in Computer Science, which is 0.5 times less than the 12 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Northwestern Polytechnic University is Male and Asian (0% graduation rate). Across all , Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

Asian
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American
0 degrees awarded
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern Polytechnic University is asian (0 degrees awarded). There were NaNN times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (0 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

Asian Male
0 degrees awarded
Asian Female
0 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
0 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern Polytechnic University is asian male (0 degrees awarded). There were NaNN times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (0 degrees).

Operations

Northwestern Polytechnic University has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $36.3M (NaNM%), compared to the 0.165% average return ($13.7k on $8.3M) across all .

In 2020, Northwestern Polytechnic University had a total salary expenditure of $9.57M. Northwestern Polytechnic University employs 4 Instructors, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Northwestern Polytechnic University are Male Instructors (4), Female Instructors(0), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Polytechnic University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 10 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwestern Polytechnic University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting) Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Northwestern Polytechnic University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$3.25M

2020 Salaries

0.932%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Northwestern Polytechnic University paid a median of $3.25M in salaries, which represents 34% of their overall expenditure ($9.57M) and a 0.932% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 14% decline from 2013 and a 15.5% decline from 2012.

The median for similar is 594k (12.7% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$237k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Northwestern Polytechnic University paid a total of $237k to 4 employees working as instructors, which represents 7.29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $333k (56%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

4 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

10 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwestern Polytechnic University were Instructor with 4 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwestern Polytechnic University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 10 employees; Management with 6 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 4 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwestern Polytechnic University was Male Instructor with 4 employees, and Female Instructor with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwestern Polytechnic University.

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