Northwest University
Kirkland, WA · Private
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Northwest University admitted 83.2% of applicants university-wide (520 of 625).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 83.2% | 520 | 625 |
| Men | 74.8% | 172 | 230 |
| Women | 88.1% | 348 | 395 |
Of 520 admitted students, 160 enrolled (30.8% yield).
Northwest University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1040–1350
- ACT (mid-50%)
- median 28
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Northwest University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $47,743/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $36,035 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $11,708 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $47,743/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,996 |
| $30k–48k | $14,384 |
| $48k–75k | $17,840 |
| $75k–110k | $22,644 |
| Over $110k | $28,570 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Eagle Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Heritage Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Northwest Grant — Up to $5,000 per year (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Transfer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — $22,000 per year (Presidential)
- Trustee Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $18,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Eagle Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Heritage Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Grant — Up to $2,000 per year (Need Based)
- Presidential Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Transfer Scholarship — Varies (Merit)
Northwest University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Online Application
- Faith Statement Essay
- Transcripts
- Application fee
International applicants
- Online Application
- Faith Statement Essay
- Transcripts
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Northwest University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Northwest University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $54,914
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 70.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 84%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $20,891
- At graduation
Northwest University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #470
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (16%), Interdisciplinary studies (13%), Biological & life sciences (5%).
Northwest University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.