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Northwest University Teaching Programs

Northwest University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Kirkland, WA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides tranquility and safety with access to urban amenities.

Northwest University Rankings

Northwest University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#15 of 82	State — Washington
Overall Quality	#93 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#465 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northwest University?

Contact details for Northwest University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
Phone:	4258228266
Website:	www.northwestu.edu/
Admissions:	www.northwestu.edu/home
Financial Aid:	www.northwestu.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Northwest University?

You can apply to Northwest University online at: https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply

Northwest University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northwest University

Here’s what Northwest University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwest University?

Northwest University has an acceptance rate of 83%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 31% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

15% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Northwest University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 700. Math scores were between 500 and 650.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1040 to 1350.

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Northwest University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	230	172	75%
Women	395	348	88%

Can I Afford Northwest University?

The average net price after aid at Northwest University is $25,161. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$35,535
In-State Fees	$500
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,535
Out-of-State Fees	$500
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$36,035
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,035

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 22% of students at Northwest University receive some form of financial aid (149 students).

Nearly 94% of students at Northwest University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $24,096 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,199.

Student Loan Debt

55% of Northwest University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,414 per year.

Northwest University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 342 students enrolled at Northwest University. Northwest University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 642 undergraduate students at Northwest University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwest University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	35
Hispanic	78
White	362
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	3
Two or More Races	47
Non-Resident	62

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwest University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Washington	134
Oregon	7
California	3
Hawaii	3
Idaho	2

Additionally, approximately 9.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwest University Graduate Student Diversity

320 of Northwest University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwest University, approximately 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwest University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	21
Hispanic	27
White	162
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	0
Two or More Races	16
Non-Resident	59

Online Learning at Northwest University

Northwest University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

137 undergraduate students at Northwest University took at least one online class — of those, 6 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 1 students took at least one online class and 6 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Northwest University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Northwest University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, General	15	9	—	24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	—	16	—	16

Academic Programs at Northwest University

Northwest University offers 17 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northwest University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.