# Northwest University

Kirkland, WA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/northwest-university

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 83% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 586 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 516 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 540–700 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 500–650 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $50,432 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $22,071 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $19,797 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $19,570 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $17,184 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $19,547 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $26,012 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 645 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 67% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $61,237 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $21,500 (FY2024) |

## What Northwest University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 236133. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology