Northwest University: Review & Facts

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Northwest University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,185 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1934 and is one of the 3 colleges located in Kirkland, Washington.

Northwest University is affiliated with Assemblies of God Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
52
Fair
At Northwest University you can get your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Northwest University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 52 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Education, Management, Nursing, and Theology and Religion. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other schools and colleges.

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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
83%
Good
The rate of student retention at Northwest University is high at 83% (well above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Northwest University is below average - 56%.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest University is good -- 10:1. Learn more information on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$34,000
High
Average tuition prices are extremely high - around $33,500 a year. The additional fees at Northwest University (not included in tuition costs) are about $500, which comes to a total of $34,000 annually.

Read the details about Northwest 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
93%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 498 applications were submitted and 462 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

This school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Northwest University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services



Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
Northwest University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and 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 Northwest 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.

ROTC
Available
Yes
Northwest University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 600 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Northwest University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

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

Northwest University Location and Maps



Post Address: Northwest University, 5520 108th Ave NE, Kirkland, Washington 98083-0579, USA
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