Northwest University

7/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Kirkland, WA
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Overview

Total enrollment

1,053

Location Kirkland, Washington
Website northwestu.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large Suburban
Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church

Best Colleges Rank

#286

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Northwest University sits on a 56-acre campus in Kirkland, Washington, a suburban community located across Lake Washington from Seattle. Founded in 1934 as Northwest Bible Institute, this private Christian institution maintains its affiliation with the Assemblies of God denomination while serving students of various faith backgrounds. The campus features a mix of modern and traditional buildings set among evergreen trees, with student housing provided through several residence halls and campus apartments. Northwest University focuses on liberal arts education with particularly strong programs in nursing, business, ministry, and education, while maintaining small class sizes typical of private institutions. The university competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference of the NAIA, with its Eagle athletic teams participating in seven varsity sports.

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Ratings

Northwest University is rated within the top 35% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10.

Overall Rating

7 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

9 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

9 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Northwest University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Difficult

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1350
GPA 3.41

Acceptance Rate

83.2%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 30.8%
Application Fee $30

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,035

Costs for Northwest University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,035
Books and Supplies		$528
Other Fees		$500
Room and Board		$11,180
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,624
Total One Year Cost		$51,867

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

50% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Northwest University are Theology and Religious Vvocations, Business, and Education. 23% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations, 16% in Business, and 12% in Education.