Northwest College-Hillsboro

Northwest College-Hillsboro is a private for-profit two-year institution located in the midsize city of Hillsboro, Oregon. The college focuses on cosmetology and personal grooming arts education, providing certificate-level training for students pursuing careers in the beauty industry. Northwest College-Hillsboro enrolls 48 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 64.33 out of 100.

The college reports a completion rate of 72% and a perfect retention rate of 100% (IPEDS 2023), meaning every student who enrolled returned to continue their studies. Northwest College-Hillsboro offers two certificate programs: Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, and Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Arts. These programs prepare students for licensure and careers in salons, spas, and related beauty establishments.

Situated in the Portland metropolitan area, the Hillsboro campus gives students access to a thriving job market in the beauty and personal care sector. The small enrollment creates an intimate learning environment with close instructor attention, while the college's dual-program offering allows students to choose between a specialized hair styling track and a broader personal grooming arts curriculum.