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Northwest University

Kirkland, WA · Suburb · 645 students
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$22,288
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
67%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$54,914
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
83%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, is a private Christian institution renowned for integrating rigorous academics with spiritual vitality just minutes from Seattle's major economic hubs. The university is particularly well-regarded for its premier Mark and Huldah Buntain College of Nursing, which boasts stellar licensure pass rates, alongside highly respected programs in business, psychology, and ministry. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, welcoming community shaped by weekly chapel services, local ministry outreach, and competitive NAIA athletics. What truly sets Northwest apart is its strategic location next door to industry giants like Microsoft and Google, offering students unparalleled access to high-level internships and career networking while they prepare for their callings.

Location
Kirkland, WA, 98083-0579 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
SEA · Seattle
15 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$36,035
Housing & food (on campus)$11,180
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$50,501
Average net price$22,288
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$36,035
Housing & food (on campus)$11,180
Books & supplies$528
Cost of attendance$50,501
Average net price$22,288
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,996
$30–48k
$14,384
$48–75k
$17,840
$75–110k
$22,644
$110k+
$28,570
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
67%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
64%
Back for yr 2
84%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
64% graduated · 31% transferred · 5% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,495
10 yrs after entry$54,914
Debt
Median at graduation$20,891
Monthly payment$221
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.3k
90th percentile$30,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
83%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1150
R 540–700 · M 500–650
ACT midpoint
28
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1350
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Student Body
Gender
Men 40%Women 60%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
25%
First-gen
36%
Family income
$46,713
Independent
37%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
59%
Hispanic
13%
Black
6%
Asian
5%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
6%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,495
After 10 yrs
$54,914
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing43
Psychology, General19
Business Administration, Management and Operations18
Communication and Media Studies12
English Language and Literature, General10
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences10
Theological and Ministerial Studies10
Music10
Biology, General9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General9
Marketing9
Bible/Biblical Studies8
Education, General7
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods4
Human Computer Interaction4
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$12M
Full-time faculty
25%
Faculty salary
$8,558/mo
Teaching spend
$15,820
per student
Federal loans
55%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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