Northwest University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Northwest University is a private nonprofit institution located in Kirkland, Washington with approximately 645 undergraduate students enrolled. Northwest University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,288 per year. The graduation rate is 71%, and the typical graduate earns $46,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
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The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 63% graduation rate and 73% freshman retention suggest a meaningful share of students don't finish, which is worth asking about before enrolling. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $15,000, and the small 642-student campus in Kirkland suits students who want a tight-knit, faith-based community rather than a large university experience. Worth considering if that mission aligns with your values, but look closely at student support services and ask what's driving the dropout rate.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
SAT Scores
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 23% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
What Each Major Actually Earns
Median earnings four years after graduation, by major, next to the national median for that same major at every college. The school-wide average hides this: at most schools the spread between the best- and worst-paying majors is far wider than the gap between schools.
Northwest University graduates earn most above the national rate in Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods ($58,134 vs $47,382 nationally), and most below it in Music ($37,112 vs $42,892).
| Major | Grads | Here | National | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $89,673 | $88,910 | +$763 |
| Psychology, General | 19 | $54,357 | $50,706 | +$3,651 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 18 | $72,343 | $68,257 | +$4,086 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 10 | $52,385 | $44,535 | +$7,850 |
| Music | 10 | $37,112 | $42,892 | −$5,780 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 4 | $58,134 | $47,382 | +$10,752 |
U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard field-of-study data. Median earnings of graduates working and not enrolled four years after completing a bachelor's degreehere. Majors with too few graduates to report are omitted for privacy, so this is not the school's full program list.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (645 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Official Links
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northwest University?
Northwest University has an acceptance rate of 83%, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Northwest University hard to get into?
Not especially. Northwest University has an acceptance rate of 83%, so admissions are relatively accessible for applicants who meet the requirements.
How much does Northwest University cost?
The average net price at Northwest University is about $22,288 per year after grants and scholarships, based on federal data. Your actual cost depends on your family's finances and aid package.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest University?
Northwest University has a graduation rate of 71%, according to U.S. Department of Education data.
Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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