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Northwest UniversitySchool Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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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 accepts applicants at a higher rate than other schools.
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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.
Acceptance Rate (High Acceptance Rate) 93%
Retention Rate 74%
Graduation Rate 58%
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
Ways to Learn
Learning Environment
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards66%
Female Student Population
11:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
1k
Number of Students Enrolled
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%
Socio-Economic Diversity
32% of students received an income-based federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Financial Aid Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsFederal Grant Aid
32%
State Grant Aid
21%
Institution Grant Aid
98%
Pell Grant
32%
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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.