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Overview

Northwest University
Location Kirkland, WA
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 1,014
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #360
Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church
Status Non-profit
Website northwestu.edu
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Costs

Northwest University
Tuition (In State) $34,500
Tuition (Out of State) $34,500
Room & Board $10,140
Avg Net Price $23,722
Avg Grant Aid $22,486
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Northwest University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 383
Admitted 361
Acceptance Rate 94.3%
Enrolled % 43.2%
Avg High School GPA 3.41
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Difficult
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 22/30
SAT Range 1050/1320
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Northwest University
Student to Faculty Ratio 9:1
Popular Majors
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations (23%)
  • Business (16%)
  • Education (12%)
  • Health Professions (11%)
  • Communication (10%)

Outcomes

Northwest University
Graduation Rate 50%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,400
Making Student Loan Payments 62%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,532
Median Loan Payment $222

Diversity

Northwest University
% Men 35%
% Women 65%
Racial Diversity Medium
HBCU No
% White 69%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 8%
% Native American 1%
% Pacific Islander 1%
% Two or More Races 5%
% International 4%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Northwest University
% In-State 79%
% Out-of-State 18%

Campus

Northwest University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/