Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

Northwest University

Kirkland, WA

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Tuition & Fees

$39,497

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
520
75th
665
25th
520
75th
31
25th
17
75th
28
25th
18
75th
29
25th
24
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undergraduateRatios

38%

male

62%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 516
Declined 70
Total Received 586
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Enrollment

679

undergraduate students

320

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1934, Northwest University is a private, four-year, nonprofit, Christian university that is known for its commitment to faith-based learning and its strong programs in Business Administration, Communication, and Psychology. It is located on a 65-acre campus in Kirkland, Washington—10 miles from downtown Seattle.

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Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 999
Established in 1934
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Assembly of God

56-acre, suburban campus in Kirkland (population: 88,630), 10 miles from Seattle. Major airport, bus, and train serve Seattle. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Northwest University
5520 108th Avenue, NE
Kirkland, WA
98033

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
65%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
55%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
520
75th
665
25th
520
75th
31
25th
17
75th
28
25th
18
75th
29
25th
24

Admissions Facts

Application fee $30
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) January 15
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline January 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

88%

acceptance rate

Accepted 516
Declined 70
Total Received 586

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,434

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $36,035
Housing & Food $10,648
Additional fees $3,462
Books & supplies $702
Total $50,847
Average Financial Aid - $22,434
Total with Avg. Aid $28,413
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 669-3781
F: 425 889-5224
studentfinancialservices@northwestu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, Frisbee golf, soccer, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting and Finance yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling yes
Counseling Psychology yes yes
Education, General yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other yes
History and Political Science yes
Human Computer Interaction yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Missions/Missionary Studies yes
Music Management yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, Other yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Recording Arts Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes yes yes
Youth Ministry yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Business
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology

999

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

68%

679
students

Female
62%
419

Male
38%
260

32%

320
students

Female
64%
205

Male
36%
115

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

97%

656
students

Female
62%
406

Male
38%
250

3%

23
students

Female
57%
13

Male
43%
10

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Student Break-down

8%
Nonresident aliens
6%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
58%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

65

Transfer applicants enrolled

10%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: August 15

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

90

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented China
Japan
Malaysia
South Korea
Taiwan
Uganda
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special orientation
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