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Northwest University

Kirkland, WA · Suburb · 645 students
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$22,288
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
52% typical
$54,914
Earnings 10 years on
$51,562 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Northwest University is a private Christian institution best known for integrating vibrant faith-based values with career-focused academics across its strongest offerings in nursing, business, education, and ministry. Situated on a serene, 56-acre wooded campus just minutes from Seattle, the university fosters a close-knit, supportive community centered around chapel services, small class sizes, and active campus ministries. A major distinctive is its prime location in the Pacific Northwest tech and healthcare corridor, which gives students unmatched access to internships at global enterprises and top medical networks while maintaining a deeply Christ-centered learning environment.

Location
Kirkland, WA, 98083-0579 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
15 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,035
Housing & food (on campus)$11,180
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$50,501
Average net price$22,288
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,035
Housing & food (on campus)$11,180
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$50,501
Average net price$22,288
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$17,996
$30–48k
$14,384
$48–75k
$17,840
$75–110k
$22,644
$110k+
$28,570
Grants from the school
100% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $21,570
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Within 4 yrs
64%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 60.9% · others: 72.0% 
8 yrs after starting
64% graduated · 31% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$50,495
10 yrs after entry$54,914
Debt
Median at graduation$20,891
Monthly payment$221
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.3k
90th percentile$30,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1150
R 540–700 · M 500–650
ACT midpoint
28
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1350
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Admitted students
Admit rate: men 74.8% · women 88.1% 
Yield: 30.8% of admitted students enroll 

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Essay prompts

If Northwest University asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$46,713
Independent
37%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
3%
Where first-years come from
In state (WA)
83.8%
Out of state
11.3%
International
5.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: OR 7 · CA 3 · HI 3 · ID 2 · OH 1

Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
13%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$50,495
After 10 yrs
$54,914
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing43
Psychology, General19
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Communication and Media Studies12
English Language and Literature, General10
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences10
Theological and Ministerial Studies10
Music10
Biology, General9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General9
Marketing9
Bible/Biblical Studies8
Education, General7
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4
Human Computer Interaction4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$12M
Full-time faculty
25%
Faculty salary
$8,558/mo
Teaching spend
$15,820
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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