Northwest University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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About Northwest University
Northwest University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Kirkland, Washington. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,339, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 42 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 58%, and a student-faculty ratio of 11:1. Tuition and fees for students are $32,960.
$32,960
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
93% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
58% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1025-1245
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1025-1245
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 20-26
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards1k
Number of Students Enrolled
21%
Online Student Enrollment
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
59%
Non-U.S. Citizen
10%
Hispanic
9%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
6%
Black
4%
Unknown
3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Female student population
66%
Socio-economic diversity
32% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
32%
State Grant Aid
21%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
32%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$40k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$21k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.