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Northwest University

#584 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Kirkland, WA
  • 527 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      A-
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A
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    About Northwest University...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Cascade Collegiate Conference
    Address
    5520 108th Ave NE
    Kirkland, WA 98083
    Website
    northwestu.edu
    From Northwest University

    Northwest University began as a Bible college in 1934, but has since grown into a liberal arts university offering over 70 majors and programs, all without deviating from its Christian roots. NU is a regionally accredited, Christian institution awarding associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. Though NU students are pursuing different careers like nursing, audio production, teaching, and more, they are also committed to deepening their faith. NU is located near Seattle, Washington, a region that offers a thriving economy, technological innovation, and natural beauty.

    Northwest University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    August 1
    Acceptance Rate
    97%
    SAT Range
    1010-1230
    ACT Range
    19-26
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,547/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,611/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    79%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.29 responses
    76%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.34 responses
    68%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.34 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      49 Graduates
    • Business
      34 Graduates
    • Psychology
      22 Graduates
    • Corporate Communications
      17 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      15 Graduates
    • Accounting
      10 Graduates
    • Biblical Studies
      10 Graduates
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies
      10 Graduates
    • Biology
      8 Graduates
    • English
      8 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    929Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    21
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    35%
    Varsity Athletes
    17%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 26 responses
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    • Encouraging and uplifting
      62%
    • Extremely thoughtful and encouraging.
      19%
    • Outgoing
      8%
    • Professionals seeking degrees.
      8%
    • Ingenuine but Encouraging at times
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
    Poll
    95%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.42 responses
    Poll
    48%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.52 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 29 responses
    Report
    • Amazing
      38%
    • Small and welcoming
      31%
    • Interesting
      10%
    • Small
      10%
    • Dated!!!
      3%
    • Small, Helpful, but way too expansive
      3%
    • Wasted time and money
      3%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $41,300/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      59%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      89%
      National
      83%
      91%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
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      What I like most about Northwest is the integration of faith into our studies. They help and encourage students to build a strong relationship with God, professors, and peers. Not only that, they also help you prepare for life after college by providing multiple experiences such as volunteering, and mission work. Northwest University is very focused on the student and helping them achieve their goals both inside and outside the classroom. The community on campus promotes a positive environment to help students grow into the individual they are meant to be. I would recommend this school students from all walks of life!
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      Listen, nothing in life is perfect. We all know that. The trick is to focus on what makes whatever it is enjoyable. For me Northwest University does have some shortcomings and when I focus on them it distorts my view of what is otherwise a phenomenal school! I mean the food is great, the dorms are more than decent, the people are genuine, and the teachers are invested in their students. Yet when I scrutinise the tinniest things I forget all that. Needless to say everyone is different so maybe others have more problems with Northwest than I do. But even I (who is not attracted to “the college experience”) have loved my experience here at Northwest.
      I attend Canvas School of Ministry, which is a partnership program with Northwest University. The administration is so incredibly helpful and meeting new people is so easy! The class schedule is perfect because I don't have to be there for too long which means I can work a bunch! The classes are super interactive because there is a smaller amount of students within those classes. The assignments are very interactive too which helps you get to know people more personally and build bigger and better relationships with those you learn with.