Northwest University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2879 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #811 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #743 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #14 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Kirkland |
| #1006 of 1,009 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 22 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 675
- Graduates
- 378
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- northwestu.edu
Northwest University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwest University has an acceptance rate of 83% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 75% | 88% |
| Applicants | 625 | 230 | 395 |
| Admissions | 520 | 172 | 348 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 159 | 63 | 96 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
138 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
12 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
24 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1350
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northwest University are 1040-1350 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted ACT
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 |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 573 (54%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 136 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 116 (11%) |
| Asian | 70 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 69 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 63 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 21 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 5 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northwest University is $24,251 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 | $17,996 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,384 |
| $48-75K | $17,840 |
| $75-110K | $22,644 |
| $110K+ | $28,570 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,535 | $20,012 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,535 | $20,012 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,535 | $20,012 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $320 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $320 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 671 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,180 |
Northwest University majors
Northwest University has granted 181 bachelor's degrees across 24 programs, 87 master's across 8 programs, and 12 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwest University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 36 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | 16 | ||
| Education, General | 15 | 9 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 18 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 16 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 11 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 | 5 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |||
| Communication, General | 8 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 8 | |||
| Human Computer Interaction | 7 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 7 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 7 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 2 | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | |||
| Music, Other | 5 | |||
| Environmental Science | 4 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 4 | |||
| History and Political Science | 3 | |||
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 2 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 7 | 181 | 87 | 12 |
Northwest University has a graduation rate of 71%, which is among the 20% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 71% | 68% | 72% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwest University has published 3,938 scientific papers with 34,971 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Organic Chemistry, Environmental Science, Materials Science, Quantum and Particle physics, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 54 | 145 |
| 1994 | 36 | 183 |
| 1995 | 31 | 190 |
| 1996 | 42 | 238 |
| 1997 | 59 | 222 |
| 1998 | 41 | 234 |
| 1999 | 57 | 253 |
| 2000 | 47 | 339 |
| 2001 | 63 | 386 |
| 2002 | 50 | 413 |
| 2003 | 48 | 510 |
| 2004 | 51 | 485 |
| 2005 | 57 | 470 |
| 2006 | 93 | 511 |
| 2007 | 84 | 588 |
| 2008 | 107 | 599 |
| 2009 | 144 | 721 |
| 2010 | 121 | 779 |
| 2011 | 183 | 861 |
| 2012 | 162 | 1024 |
| 2013 | 334 | 1080 |
| 2014 | 416 | 1204 |
| 2015 | 282 | 1318 |
| 2016 | 87 | 1442 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1534 |
| 2018 | 74 | 1785 |
| 2019 | 80 | 1964 |
| 2020 | 98 | 2201 |
| 2021 | 83 | 2600 |
| 2022 | 110 | 2472 |
| 2023 | 151 | 2432 |
| 2024 | 85 | 2302 |
| 2025 | 82 | 2023 |
Notable alumni
-
Phiona Mutesi
- Occupations
- chess player
- Biography
-
Phiona Mutesi is a Ugandan chess player. She has represented Uganda at four Women's Chess Olympiads, and is one of the first titled female players in Ugandan chess history. Mutesi is the subject of a 2012 book and a 2016 film called Queen of Katwe.
-
Natalie Grant
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Natalie Diane Grant is an American singer and songwriter of contemporary Christian music. She received the Gospel Music Association's Dove Award for Female Vocalist of the Year four consecutive years, 2006–2009, and a fourth additional prize in 2012. She has been nominated for nine Grammy Awards (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, and 2020).
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David Bazan
- Years
- 1976-.. (age 50)
- Occupations
- singerguitaristsinger-songwriter
- Biography
-
David Shannon Bazan is an American indie rock singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona who now resides in Edmonds, Washington. Bazan is the lead singer and creative force behind the band Pedro the Lion and was the lead singer of Headphones. In early 2006, he began performing and recording under his own name. In late 2017 he returned to playing under the Pedro the Lion name.
-
Brad Klippert
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bradley Allen Klippert is an American politician, minister, law enforcement officer, and military officer who formerly served as a member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 8th Legislative District.
General info
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1934 |
| Motto | Carry the Call, with heart, head and hand |
| Colors | dark blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 220 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5520 108th Ave NE Kirkland, Washington, 98083-0579 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 92,000 |
| Phone | 4258228266 |