Overview

Northwest University is a University institution located in Kirkland, WA, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 5520 108th Avenue NE
PO Box 579
Kirkland, WA  98083-0579
United States

Contact Jorine Johnson
Sr Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@northwestu.edu
Phone: 425-889-5368

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Animal Sciences, General
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services, Other
Digital Marketing
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Advertising
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Communication Management And Strategic Communications
Communication, General
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Photographic And Film/video Technology/technician
Recording Arts Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Audio Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other
Marriage And Family Therapy/counseling
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
History And Political Science
Human Computer Interaction
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
Political Science And Government, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Divinity/ministry
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious/sacred Music
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Worship Ministry
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Technology
Music Theory And Composition
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

427

Applied

405

Accepted

723

Enrolled

Female Admissions

285

Females Applied

270

Females Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

141

Males Applied

134

Males Accepted

95%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

30

Application Fee

3.6

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 15th	Not reported	Yes
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		540	685
SAT Math		510	635
ACT Composite		22	30

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,536

Private

Fees

500

Full-time student fees

10,648

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

20,752

Avg. Financial Aid Package

19,441

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,522

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,649

Avg. Loan Aid

11,290

Avg. Grant Aid

17,711

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

71.86%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

18%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

723

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	13.73%
Black or African American	5.88%
White or Caucasian	62.29%
Asian	4.52%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.75%
Two or more races	7.69%
Other	1.66%

Gender

Male (34.99%)

Female (65.01%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	73%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Christmas Party, Floor Olympics and The Evening Formal Event

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Ministries, Pursuit (worship service), Northwest University Business Club and Environmental Stewardship Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No	No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Basketball
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Soccer	No
Softball	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball

Faculty

202

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 59

Part-time - 143

Male - 84

Female - 118