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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,071
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $61,237
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Northwest University is a private nonprofit college in Kirkland, WA with 645 undergraduates. It admits 83% of applicants, and admitted students average 1150 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,071 per year ($19,797 for families earning under $30,000). 67% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,237 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 83%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 586
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 516
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 30%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–700
200800
SAT Math500–650
200800
What Northwest University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $50,432
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $37,360
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,797
- $30–48k$19,570
- $48–75k$17,184
- $75–110k$19,547
- $110k+$26,012
Get a personal estimate with Northwest University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 67%
- Freshman retention
- 84%
- Median earnings
- $61,237
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 645
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White59%
- Hispanic13%
- Black6%
- Asian5%
Northwest University FAQ
What is Northwest University's acceptance rate?+
Northwest University admits 83% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–700 on SAT Reading and Writing and 500–650 on SAT Math; the average total is 1150.
Is Northwest University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Northwest University?+
In Fall 2023, 586 students applied to Northwest University and 516 were admitted; 152 enrolled.
Does Northwest University consider legacy status?+
No. Northwest University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Northwest University require an essay?+
Northwest University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Northwest University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $50,432 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,071.
What is Northwest University's graduation rate?+
67% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 236133 · How we use this data
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