Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education: Review & Facts

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Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education is a private not-for-profit school with 1,225 students enrolled. This institution is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Kirkland, Washington.

Academic Offerings

Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education will give you the option to earn a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
13
Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 13 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Psychology, Management, Business, and Political Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile 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 usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education is relatively low at 60% (way below Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student to faculty ratio at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education is decent, 17:1. Find out more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are close to the nationwide median - $12,300 annually. The additional fees at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $400, which comes to $12,700 per year.

Read the details about Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education might accept your 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) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education is $30.00. The graduate application fee is $30.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about studying at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (425) 822-8266 or check Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education, 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
Unfortunately, there is no on-campus housing at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education. 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 Center for Online and Extended Education appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education Location and Address

Postal Address:
Northwest University Center for Online and Extended Education
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, Washington
98033, USA
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