Northwest University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	542
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	58%

Located in Kirkland, Washington, Northwest University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Northwest University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Northwest University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Northwest University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,980

Cost of attendance at Northwest University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,980

Cost of attendance at Northwest University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Northwest University received on average $22,775 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,775

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	50	31%	$4,460	$222,987
Other Federal Grant	52	33%	$5,096	$264,966
State Grant/Scholarships	56	35%	$6,292	$352,372
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	158	99%	$18,868	$2,981,139
Total Grant & Scholarships	158	99%	$22,775	$3,598,477

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest University students is 58.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 57.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.9%.

58.1%

asian 55.6% 5 students
African American 27.3% 3 students
white 65.7% 90 students
hispanic 50.0% 11 students
International Students 40.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 36.4% 4 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Northwest University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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