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Northwestern Business College (NBC)
- 4829 North Lipps Avenue
- Chicago, IL 60630
- OPEID College Code: 01236200
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- General Phone: (773) 777-4220
- President: Lawrence Schumacher
- Website: www.Northwesternbc.edu
- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 937
- College Alias: NBC, nbc, NWBC, nwbc
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Mission Statement
- The professionals of Northwestern Business College, an institution of higher education, empower students to realize their career potential and individual goals. Our quality educational programs combined with our commitment, integrity, and personal attention provide a vital human resource to the community.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - NBC Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Mixed Part/Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Small Two-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- TOEFL Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 120 | 351 | 471 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 110 (92%) | 340 (97%) | 450 (96%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 50 (45%) | 272 (80%) | 322 (72%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 81% | 80% | 85% | 32% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,730 | $1,348 | $1,563 | $691 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.9% | 6.9% | 7.7% |
| Number in Default | 175 | 107 | 81 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,763 | 1,542 | 1,051 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $17,575 | $17,135 | $15,200 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,575 | $17,135 | $15,200 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $15,368 | $14,227 | $13,813 |
| Other Expenses | $420 | $390 | $350 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $7,365 | $390 | $6,811 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,975 | $18,335 | $16,200 |
| Out of State | $18,975 | $18,335 | $16,200 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $34,763 | $32,952 | $30,363 |
| Out of State | $34,763 | $32,952 | $30,363 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $26,340 | $25,350 | $23,011 |
| Out of State | $26,340 | $25,350 | $23,011 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | 1 | 10 |
| Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science | - | 4 |
| Business Administration and Management | - | 41 |
| Hospitality Administration and Management | - | - |
| Management Information Systems | - | - |
| Real Estate | - | - |
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | - | - |
| Communication Technology | ||
| Prepress , Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design | - | - |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | 1 | 5 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security | - | - |
| Computer Programming, Specific Applications | - | 2 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications, Other | - | - |
| Web and Digital Design | - | - |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Massage Therapy | 4 | 6 |
| Medical Assistance | 21 | 9 |
| Medical Records Technology | 18 | 11 |
| Legal Professions and Studies | ||
| Legal Assistant, Paralegal | 5 | 43 |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement Administration | - | 11 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 937 Undergraduate: 937
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 202 Female: 735
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 202 Female: 735
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 410 Part-Time: 527
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 410 Part-Time: 527
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 4 | 0.4% |
| Black | 339 | 36% |
| Asian | 24 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 339 | 36% |
| White | 209 | 22% |
| Unknown | 22 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 133 | 14% |
| Ages 20-21 | 207 | 22% |
| Ages 22-24 | 172 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 204 | 22% |
| Ages 30-34 | 94 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 80 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 45 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 323 | 191 | 132 |
| Faculty Status | 133 | 38 | 95 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 133 | 38 | 95 |
| Primarily Instruction | 133 | 38 | 95 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 46 | 46 | - |
| Other Professionals | 53 | 50 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 91 | 57 | 34 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 47 | 28 | 19 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 3 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $26,561 (7) | $32,603 (1) | $25,554 (6) |
| Associate Professor | $29,023 (2) | $32,603 (1) | $25,442 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $26,279 (2) | - (-) | $26,279 (2) |
| Instructor | $25,108 (3) | - (-) | $25,108 (3) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $46,086 (31) | $44,710 (13) | $47,080 (18) |
| Associate Professor | $50,725 (15) | $47,918 (6) | $52,596 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $42,420 (15) | $41,960 (7) | $42,822 (8) |
| Instructor | $31,500 (1) | - (-) | $31,500 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,654 (38) | $36,298 (14) | $35,279 (24) |
| Associate Professor | $40,035 (17) | $38,263 (7) | $41,275 (10) |
| Assistant Professor | $33,716 (17) | $34,332 (7) | $33,285 (10) |
| Instructor | $25,275 (4) | - (-) | $25,275 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 35%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 27%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 12% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 11% |
| Female | 13% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | 20% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| White | 32% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
