Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 754
Graduate Enrollment: 305
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 95.98%
Male/Female: 38% / 62% (2017)
First generation college students: 36.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 32.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 21.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.7%
Black: 5.3%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Asian: 4.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.7%
2+ races: 7.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.4%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Black: 5.3%
Hispanic: 7.7%
Asian: 4.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 1.7%
2+ races: 7.3%
Non-resident alien: 2.4%
Unknown race: 2.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,863
In-State tuition: $33,980Out-of-State tuition: $33,980
Estimated books and supplies: $930 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,710 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,710 (2022)
Average Family Income: $74,721 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,714 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 30.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 64.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,891 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $221 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $19,388 |
| $30k-48k | $19,091 |
| $48k-75k | $19,251 |
| $75k-110k | $23,040 |
| $110k+ | $27,030 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 53%6-year graduation rate: 58%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,891 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,667 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 88.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 54.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 53.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $41,265 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $56,008 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 23 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 66 | $63,889 ($5,324) | $67,889 ($5,657) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 11 | $23,168 | $233 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 3 | $12,000 | $127 | $30,600 ($2,550) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 18 | $26,000 | $265 | ||
| Master's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 15 | $338 | $43,465 ($3,622) | $50,380 ($4,198) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 15 | $26,453 | $265 | $38,712 ($3,226) | $42,682 ($3,557) |
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 21 | $25,000 | $228 | $32,588 ($2,716) | $41,799 ($3,483) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 37 | $466 | $48,870 ($4,073) | $45,709 ($3,809) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 15 | $19,500 | $207 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 44 | $25,893 | $241 | $75,640 ($6,303) | $77,913 ($6,493) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 18 | $25,000 | $221 | $48,719 ($4,060) | $71,547 ($5,962) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 39 | $335 | $93,658 ($7,805) | $121,980 ($10,165) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $63,270Full time faculty: 28%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $9,605,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $11,497,000 (2022)