Northwest University

Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northwest University reported a 88.1% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northwest University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Kirkland, WA, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 28. The historical average net price is $22,288 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

88.1%

586 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

28

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$22,288

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Northwest University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)104011501350
ACT (composite, 1–36)242829

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

67.4%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

83.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

645

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northwest University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$17,996
$30,001 – $48,000$14,384
$48,001 – $75,000$17,840
$75,001 – $110,000$22,644
$110,000+$28,570

Top Majors at Northwest University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions36
Business, Management & Marketing26
Biological & Biomedical Sciences19
Psychology18
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies17
Theology & Religious Vocations16
Education15
Communication & Journalism8
English Language & Literature8
Visual & Performing Arts6

Financial Aid at Northwest University

About Northwest University

Official website: https://www.northwestu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.northwestu.edu/home

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwest University

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest University?

Northwest University reported a 88% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 586. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northwest University?

The historical 88% acceptance rate suggests Northwest University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northwest University?

The imported historical records for Northwest University include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 28. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Northwest University?

The stored historical average net price at Northwest University is $22,288 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 99%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $21,864 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northwest University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northwest University is 67%. its stored first-year retention rate is 84%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northwest University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Northwest University?

Northwest University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on August 1, 2026, Early Action on November 15, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid February 15, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Northwest University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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