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Northwest University
Kirkland, WAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 83% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northwest University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Kirkland, WA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 645 students and has an admission acceptance rate of 83%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
645 (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
83% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 700
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math500 - 650
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite28 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
83%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Biological Sciences10% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,751
Earnings 5yr: $136,477
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,673
Earnings 5yr: $83,478
Debt: $25,893
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,641
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $74,550
Earnings 5yr: $69,209
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,343
Earnings 5yr: $78,310
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,134
Earnings 5yr: $64,477
Debt: $23,168
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,136
Earnings 5yr: $56,919
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,357
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,385
Earnings 5yr: $60,290
Debt: $26,453
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,851
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,915
Earnings 5yr: $59,535
Debt: N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,496
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,166
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $18,938
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,112
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,500
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $37,178
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$22,288
In-State Tuition$36,035
Out-of-State Tuition$36,035
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
25%
Pell Grants
55%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$50,495
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$54,914
Completion Signals
71%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
84%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
36%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$59,103
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