Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Northwest University is 94.26% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 43.21%. 114 men and 268 women applied to Northwest and 106 men and 254 women students were accepted.
1 applicants who has another gender applied and 1 were accepted.
Among them, 58 men and 98 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwest.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 383 | 114 | 268 | 1 | 0 |
| Admitted | 361 | 106 | 254 | 1 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 156 | 58 | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 94.26% | 92.98% | 94.78% | 100.00% | - |
| Yield | 43.21% | 54.72% | 38.58% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 39 students (28% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 10 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Northwest.
The median SAT score is 1,175 with 605 SAT EBRW and 570 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 685 and the 25th percentile is 540. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 635 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 27 with 75th percentile score of 30 and 25th percentile score of 22 at Northwest. The median ACT math score is 23 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Northwest University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,125, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1050 | 1175 | 1320 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 605 | 685 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 570 | 635 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 | 25 |
| ACT English | 20 | 24 | 30 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type
For the academic year 2022-23, total 156 first-year students enrolled in Northwest. The proportion of full-time students is 96.79% and part-time students is 3.21%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 37.18% and women students is 62.82%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Northwest.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 156 | 58 | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Full-time | 151 | 57 | 94 | 0 | 0 |
| Part-time | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Northwest. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwest University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Northwest University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northwest.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
| Admission Information | www.northwestu.edu/home |
| Online Application | https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research) |