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
685
25th
540
75th
635
25th
510
75th
30
25th
20
75th
25
25th
18
75th
30
25th
22
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

9

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 361
Declined 22
Total Received 383
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Private

720

undergraduate students

294

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 1,014
Established in 1934
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Assembly of God

Social Networks

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
685
25th
540
75th
635
25th
510
75th
30
25th
20
75th
25
25th
18
75th
30
25th
22

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

94%

acceptance rate

Accepted 361
Declined 22
Total Received 383

Admissions Factors

Required

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

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

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,181

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $36,035
Housing & Food $10,648
Additional fees $3,462
Books & supplies $702
Total $50,847
Average Financial Aid - $22,181
Total with Avg. Aid $28,666
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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
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biology Teacher Education yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology 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
History, General 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
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Recording Arts Technology/Technician yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes yes yes
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 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

1,014

total students

79%

in-state

21%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

71%

720
students

Female
65%
469

Male
35%
251

29%

294
students

Female
65%
191

Male
35%
103

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

702
students

Female
65%
459

Male
35%
243

2%

18
students

Female
56%
10

Male
44%
8

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Student Break-down

10%
Nonresident aliens
5%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
12%
Hispanic/Latino
57%
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

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement 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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