Northwest Christian University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6833 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1882 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1793 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 31 | In Oregon |
| #2 of 3 | In Eugene |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
- Acceptance rate
- 67%
- Undergraduates
- 509
- Graduates
- 190
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- nwcu.edu
Northwest Christian University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwest Christian University has an acceptance rate of 67% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 63% | 71% |
| Applicants | 552 | 284 | 268 |
| Admissions | 369 | 179 | 190 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 91 | 49 | 42 |
403 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
131 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 3%
submitted SAT
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 524 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Two or more races | 50 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 34 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 24 (3%) |
| Asian | 24 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 19 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 7 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.7%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northwest Christian University is $23,787 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $25,110 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,511 |
| $48-75K | $23,126 |
| $75-110K | $23,884 |
| $110K+ | $28,662 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,000 | $17,875 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,000 | $17,875 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,000 | $17,875 |
| Fee in-district | $220 | $220 |
| Fee in-state | $220 | $220 |
| Fee out-of-state | $220 | $220 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 284 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,480 |
Northwest Christian University majors
Northwest Christian University has granted 137 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs and 88 master's across 14 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwest Christian University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 27 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 9 | |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology, Other | 20 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | 11 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 15 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 8 | 5 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 6 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 6 | ||
| Clinical Nurse Leader | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 5 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 3 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 2 | ||
| Nursing Education | 2 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| General Studies | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 1 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1 | 137 | 88 |
Northwest Christian University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 47% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwest Christian University has published 47 scientific papers with 535 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Philosophy, Medicine, Environmental Science, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Geography and Cartography, and Theology / Divinity / Religious studies.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 4 |
| 2000 | 0 | 10 |
| 2001 | 0 | 7 |
| 2002 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | 0 | 13 |
| 2004 | 1 | 8 |
| 2005 | 2 | 10 |
| 2006 | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 | 1 | 19 |
| 2008 | 0 | 16 |
| 2009 | 0 | 13 |
| 2010 | 3 | 9 |
| 2011 | 2 | 20 |
| 2012 | 0 | 12 |
| 2013 | 0 | 20 |
| 2014 | 1 | 18 |
| 2015 | 1 | 13 |
| 2016 | 4 | 22 |
| 2017 | 3 | 24 |
| 2018 | 1 | 20 |
| 2019 | 2 | 19 |
| 2020 | 7 | 100 |
| 2021 | 2 | 54 |
| 2022 | 8 | 29 |
| 2023 | 2 | 35 |
Notable alumni
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David Ray Griffin
- Occupations
- theologianwriterphilosopher
- Biography
-
David Ray Griffin was an American professor of philosophy of religion and theology and a 9/11 conspiracy theorist. Along with John B. Cobb, Jr., he founded the Center for Process Studies in 1973, a research center of Claremont School of Theology that promotes process thought. Griffin published numerous books about the September 11 attacks, claiming that elements of the Bush administration were involved. An advocate of the controlled demolition conspiracy theory, he was a founder member of Scholars for 9/11 Truth.
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Ryan Stevenson
- Occupations
- songwriter
- Biography
-
Ryan Dale Stevenson is an American Christian music singer, musician and guitarist, who primarily plays a contemporary Christian music and worship style of music. His record label is Gotee Records, co-owned by Christian music artist TobyMac. He released three extended plays, Yesterday, Today, Forever, with BEC Recordings, Champion of the World, independently, and Hold Nothing Back, with Gotee Records. His first studio album, Fresh Start, was released on September 18, 2015, with Gotee Records. He's had five songs chart on the Billboard charts, "Holding Nothing Back", "The Human Side", "Not Forgotten", "All Yours" and "Eye of the Storm".
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Paul Wright
- Years
- 1979-.. (age 45)
- Occupations
- composersinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
Paul Wright is an American musician originally from Eugene, Oregon. His debut album, Fly Away, was recorded in Oregon with Christopher Stevens and released in 2003. He graduated from Northwest Christian University with a degree in Communications after spending a semester studying at the Contemporary Music Center in Martha's Vineyard.
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Kylor Kelley
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kylor Kelley is an American professional basketball player for the Maine Celtics of the NBA G League. He played college basketball for the Oregon State Beavers.
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Bruce Hanna
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bruce Hanna is a Republican politician from Roseburg in the U.S. state of Oregon. He served in the Oregon House of Representatives, representing District 7, which spans Lane and Douglas counties. He was the co-speaker of the House for the 2011–2012 session along with Democrat Arnie Roblan.
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E. R. Moon
- Occupations
- missionary
- Biography
-
Everard Roy "E.R." Moon was an American Christian missionary who served at Bolenge and later Mondombe in the Belgian Congo from 1908 to 1923. He was a 1903 graduate of Eugene Divinity School, now Bushnell University in Eugene, Oregon.
General info
| Alternative names | NCU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1895 |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to June |
| Total FTE staff | 145 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 828 E. 11th Ave. Eugene, Oregon, 97401-3745 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 177,000 |
| Phone | 5413431641 |