Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
679undergraduates
83%admitted
Test-optionalSAT/ACT
$25,917average net price per year
63%graduate in 6 years
73%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 586
- Admitted
- 516
- Admit rate
- 83%
- Admit rate, women
- 90%
- Admit rate, men
- 84%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 29%
- First-year students
- 152
- SAT/ACT
- Test-optional
- Students who sent SAT scores
- 19%
- SAT reading and writing (middle 50%)
- 520-660
- SAT math (middle 50%)
- 520-665
- Students who sent ACT scores
- 5%
- ACT composite (middle 50%)
- 24-29
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Considered, not required |
| SAT or ACT scores | Considered, not required |
| Recommendations | Considered, not required |
| Essay or personal statement | Considered, not required |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
25 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (1)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (36 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (3)
- Accounting Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (13 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (2)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (3)
- History and Political Science Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Human Computer Interaction Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (4)
- Missions/Missionary Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Religious/Sacred Music Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Youth Ministry Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Education (1)
- Education, General Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (1)
- Communication, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Associate (7 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (2)
- Music Theory and Composition Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, Other Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communications technologies/technicians and support services (2)
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Science Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (9)
- Education, General Master's
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other Master's
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Organizational Leadership Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Counseling Psychology Master's, Doctorate (research)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other Master's
- International/Globalization Studies Master's
- Development Economics and International Development Post-bachelor's certificate
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $36,035
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,648
- Books and supplies
- $702
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,462
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $50,847
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $50,847
- Total cost living at home
- $44,681
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $14,935 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $15,418 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $19,757 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $25,518 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,535 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 99%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 99%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $21,864
- Got a grant from the college
- 99%
- Average grant from the college
- $18,587
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 23%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 52%
- Average amount borrowed
- $6,943
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 58%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 63%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 58%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 63%
- Came back for year two
- 73%
| Pell grant students | 56% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 60% |
| Neither | 72% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 123 | 63% |
| Men | 65 | 63% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 | 60% (small group) |
| Asian | 5 | 40% (small group) |
| Black | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 15 | 80% (small group) |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0% (small group) |
| White | 132 | 64% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 53% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| International | 7 | 57% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 205 | 61% | 29% |
| Started here, part-time | 1 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 152 | 70% | 13% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 8 | 38% (small group) | 50% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 999
- Undergraduates
- 679
- Full-time undergraduates
- 656
- Part-time undergraduates
- 23
- Graduate students
- 320
- Students per faculty member
- 9 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 8%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 1%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 11%
| Women | 62% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 58% |
| Two or more races | 8% |
| Race unknown | 2% |
| International | 9% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA, 98083-0579
- County
- King County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Assemblies of God Church
- Athletics
- NAIA
- Teams include
- basketball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.