Northwest University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Northwest University
	5520 108th Avenue NE
	PO Box 579
	Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
Main telephone	425.889.5231
Fax	425.889.5224
Website	https://www.northwestu.edu/
Request more information	https://www.northwestu.edu/info/
Other sites	Northwest University Oregon Campus PO Box 9248 Salem, OR 97305 503.304.0092 salem@northwestu.edu http://salem.northwestu.edu/

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Pentecostal
Date founded	1934
Degrees offered	Certificate or diploma, Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Specialized accreditation	Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs, Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider	Some programs; see program descriptions
School mascot	Eagles

School setting

Setting	Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Seattle
Population of city the school is in	48,410
Distance from campus to city center	1.5 miles
Public transportation to campus	King County Metro Bus System, Sound Transit Bus System & Light Rail
Student parking on campus	Yes; the annual cost for a parking permit is $75
Campus size	56 acres
County	King

School visits

Visitor information website	https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/visit/
School visit availability	Monday - Friday; 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Contact to set up school visit	425.889.5231; admissions@northwestu.edu

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	86
Number of full time, freshmen women	94
Total number of full time freshmen	180
Number of part time, freshmen men	20
Number of part time, freshmen women	15
Total number of part time freshmen	35
Total number of freshmen men	106
Total number of freshmen women	109
Total number of freshmen	215
Number of full time, undergraduate men	550
Number of full time, undergraduate women	827
Total number of full time undergraduates	1,377
Number of part time, undergraduate men	197
Number of part time, undergraduate women	297
Total number of part time undergraduates	494
Total number of undergraduate males	747
Total number of undergraduate females	1,124
Total number of undergraduate students	1,871
Total enrollment	1,871

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%
Asian	5%
Black	5%
Hispanic	9%
Multiracial	5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1%
White	61%
Race/ethnicity unknown	7%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state	26%
Number of states and territories represented	34

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US	Less than 1%
Number of countries represented	24

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

33%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 30 credits, two semesters, ten courses per year.)

In-state tuition	$32,500
Out-of-state tuition	$32,500
Fees	$460
Books and supplies	$1,000
Room and board (live on campus)*	$9,000
Board and transportation (live with parents)	$10,440
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://www.northwestu.edu/cost/
Live on campus room and board based on double occupancy.

Tuition rates vary by

Academic program/major

Campus/location

Class time (e.g., day, evening)

Class load (number of credits taken)

Tuition refund policy

See current catalog for information.

Tuition payment plans available

Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term)

Tuition waivers available to

School employees and their children

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Roger Wilson
Director of Financial Aid
studentfinancialservices@northwestu.edu
425.889.5210
Financial aid office website	https://www.northwestu.edu/financial-aid/
Scholarship list website	https://www.northwestu.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	Continuous

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2017-2018 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$18,204
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	73%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$3,173
Scholarship or grant	$15,380
Work study	$3,926
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$18,885
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	70%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,012
Scholarship or grant	$15,573
Work study	$1,821
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	233
Number of freshmen who received aid	195
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	1,116
Number of undergraduates who received aid	974

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	82%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$24,930

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Veteran's benefits

Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Andy Hall
Senior Director of Enrollment Management
admissions@northwestu.edu
425.889.5231
800.669.3781
Admissions office website	https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/
Electronic application website	https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply/

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants	179
Number of male applicants accepted	179
Number of male applicants who enrolled	106
Number of female applicants	314
Number of female applicants accepted	312
Number of female applicants who enrolled	109
Total number of applicants	493
Total number of applicants accepted	491
Total number of applicants who enrolled	215

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Admission is available	Fall term, spring term
Fall* application deadline	August 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Early action (apply early, but not required to attend if accepted) application deadline	January 15
Notification date for early action applicants	February 15
Fall transfer application deadline	August 1
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Fall semester: November 15th Early Action 1; January 15th Early Action II Student will receive an Admissions Decision within 2 weeks after their application is complete. Nursing school applications are due January 31st.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply/
Application fee	$30
Application fee waived	Applicants apply before our Early Action Deadline, November 15
Submit these items:
Application	Required for all students
College transcript	Required for some students
High school GPA	2.3, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students
Interview	Required for some students
Letters of recommendation	2, required for all students
Written essay or personal statement	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Important
Standardized test scores	Important
High school class rank	Not considered
Recommendations	Important
Application essay	Very important
Character/personal qualities	Very important
Interview	Considered
Talent or ability	Considered
Extracurricular activities	Important
Level of applicant's interest	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Very important
Work experience	Not considered
Related to a school graduate	Considered
First generation college student	Considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Other admissions information

Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/transfer-guide/
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

SAT evidence-based reading and writing
Under 400	2%
400 - 499	23%
500 - 599	42%
600 - 699	28%
700 - 800	5%
Average SAT evidence-based reading and writing score	567
SAT math
Under 400	2%
400 - 499	25%
500 - 599	50%
600 - 699	20%
700 - 800	3%
Average SAT math score	549
ACT score
Under 12	0%
12 - 17	23%
18 - 23	45%
24 - 29	26%
30 - 36	6%
Average ACT score	22

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.41

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year	80%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	52%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Certificate or diploma

Associate

Bachelor's

Master's

First professional

Doctorate

School catalog

School catalog website	http://catalog.northwestu.edu/
Academic index website	https://www.northwestu.edu/academics/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Semesters
Number of faculty on campus	252
Student faculty ratio	14:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree	62 credit hours
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	125 credit hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Weekends

Optional academic programs

Accelerated degree

Double major

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

3-2 degree programs

3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available
Business	Northwest University: Master of Business Administration
Other	Northwest University: Master of Arts in Bible & Theology, Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, Master in Ministry, Master of Education, Master in Teaching, Master of Art in International Community Development

Off-campus study

Study abroad available
In these countries	https://www.bestsemester.com/

Military officer training (ROTC)

Army ROTC

Air Force ROTC

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Challenge Level Examination Program (CLEP)

Cooperative education

Independent study

International Baccalaureate

Internships

Certified Prior Learning (CPL)

Computing

Computers on campus for student use

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Hurst Library

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Basketball	Yes	$	Yes	$
Cross-country running	Yes	$	Yes	$
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Soccer	Yes	$	Yes	$
Softball			Yes	$
Track and field	Yes	$	Yes	$
Volleyball			Yes	$
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Sports website URL	https://nueagles.com/

Other sports information

Other sports information

Cascade Collegiate Conference

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Orchestra

Student government

https://eagle.northwestu.edu/groups/student-activities/

Clubs and associations

Number of student clubs and associations with open membership	19
Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Student Ministries, Pursuit (worship service), Northwest University Business Club, Environmental Stewardship Club
Student clubs and associations website	https://northwestu.presence.io/organizations

Housing 

Contact for more information

Sarah Jobson
Director of Residence Life
housing@northwestu.edu
425.889.5334
Housing office website	https://eagle.northwestu.edu/departments/housing/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	55%
Percentage of students on campus on a typical weekend	50%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Sophomore
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Men only, women only
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students	First come, first served

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Academic advising

English as a Second Language (ESL) program

Reading and study skills courses

Remedial education courses

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Traci Grant
Director of Academic Success & Advising
advising@northwestu.edu
425.889.5227
Disabilities services website	https://eagle.northwestu.edu/departments/student-development/student-life/disability-accommodation/
Designated parking
Housing
Registration assistance
Services for students with learning disabilities
Tutors

Additional services available for these groups

International students

Minorities

Veterans

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

Levi Davenport
Director of Career Development & Corporate Relations
levi.davenport@northwestu.edu
425.889.5752
Career services website	https://eagle.northwestu.edu/departments/career-services/

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Résumé referral to employers

Career workshop

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Stephanie Hofland
Graduate Enrollment Counselor
stephanie.hofland@northwestu.edu
800.669.3781
Graduate school website	https://www.northwestu.edu/graduate/index.php/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	747
Number of undergraduate women	1,124
Total number of undergraduate students	1,871
Total enrollment	1,871

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 27 credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$16,146
Out-of-state tuition*	$16,146
Fees	Tuition rates vary by program range from $60 to $200 per semester.
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition rates vary by program and range from $598 to $975 per credit. Tuition cited here is based on the Ministry master's degree programs at $598 per credit hour, assuming nine credits are taken per term (three semester per year).

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Grad requirements vary by program. Please contact the school for more information here: https://www.northwestu.edu/graduate/
Application deadline	Application deadlines vary by program; contact the school for more information here: https://www.northwestu.edu/graduate/
Application fee	$30