Great Northern University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - OustandingCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Great Northern University is a private not-for-profit school with 35 students enrolled. This school is one of the 8 schools located in Spokane, Washington.

Academic Offerings

At Great Northern University you can earn your 1-year certificate or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
8
Great Northern University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 8 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, English and Literature, Ethnic and Cultural Studies, Education, and Foreign Languages. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Great Northern University is perfect at 100% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students definitely love their stay at this school.

Student to faculty ratio at Great Northern University is outstanding -- 2:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high - about $16,500 a year.

Read the details about Great Northern University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
86%
As reported in recent data, 7 applications were submitted and 6 were accepted, so it is easy to get admitted at this school.

This college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Great Northern University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (509) 284-7100.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Great Northern University offers evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Great Northern University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
Great Northern University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: roughly $4,500 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Great Northern University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Great Northern University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Great Northern University
611 East Indiana Avenue
Spokane, Washington
99207-2550, USA
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