Northwest University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Northwest University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Kirkland, WA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification. Northwest University is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities .

83% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 625 applied, 520 accepted, and 160 enrolled in Northwest. 63 men and 97 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,150 SAT Scores

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,150. The SAT score of 1150 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1040 1150 1350 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 540 600 700 Math 500 550 650 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $36,035 for undergraduate programs and $20,332 for graduate programs. Tuition has not increased and remains the same as last year at Northwest University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

659 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $22,434. For freshmen, 150 students (99%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $21,864. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,053 students enrolled Northwest in 2025. By gender, 401 men and 652 women students are enrolled. There are 675 undergraduate and 378 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

47 Major Programs

11 graduate programs Certificate Programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Northwest is 71%. The retention rate is 84% for full-time and 84% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 71% Retention Rate 84% Students to Faculty Ratio 9 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 191 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Northwest and the average faculty salary is $77,025. The studetns to faculty ratio is 9 to 1. There are 369 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $62,577. Number of Faculties 191 Average Faculty Salary $77,025 Number of Staffs 369 Average Staff Salary $62,577

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1040	1150	1350
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	600	700
Math	500	550	650

Kirkland, WA