Northwest University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3393 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #950 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #882 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 57 | In Washington |
| #1 of 2 | In Kirkland |
| #1007 of 1,015 | For Polymer science and Plastics engineering |
| Top50% | For 24 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 679
- Graduates
- 320
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 88% 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 | 88% | 84% | 90% |
| Applicants | 586 | 217 | 368 |
| Admissions | 516 | 183 | 333 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 149 | 67 | 82 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
163 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
11 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
29 or 19%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1325
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Northwest University are 1040-1325 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 5%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Northwest University are 24-29 (middle 50% range).
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 | 558 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 120 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 116 (12%) |
| Black or African American | 64 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 57 (6%) |
| Asian | 54 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 28 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northwest University is $25,917 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 | $14,935 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,418 |
| $48-75K | $19,757 |
| $75-110K | $25,518 |
| $110K+ | $31,535 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,535 | $20,639 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,535 | $20,639 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,535 | $20,639 |
| Fee in-district | $500 | $320 |
| Fee in-state | $500 | $320 |
| Fee out-of-state | $500 | $320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 672 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,648 |
Northwest University majors
Northwest University has granted 190 bachelor's degrees across 26 programs, 122 master's across 8 programs, and 22 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 | 43 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 18 | 18 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 35 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 17 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | |||
| Psychology, General | 19 | |||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 10 | 7 | ||
| Communication, General | 12 | |||
| Education, General | 7 | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | 4 | ||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 10 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 9 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 9 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 9 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 9 | |||
| Music, Other | 9 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 8 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Human Computer Interaction | 4 | |||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 3 | |||
| Photographic and Film & Video Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 3 | |||
| Accounting and Finance | 2 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Environmental Science | 1 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Recording Arts Technology & Technician | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 2 | 190 | 122 | 22 |
Northwest University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 65% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwest University has published 3,872 scientific papers with 33,398 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 51 | 138 |
| 1993 | 54 | 145 |
| 1994 | 36 | 183 |
| 1995 | 31 | 190 |
| 1996 | 42 | 238 |
| 1997 | 59 | 222 |
| 1998 | 41 | 234 |
| 1999 | 57 | 252 |
| 2000 | 46 | 338 |
| 2001 | 63 | 386 |
| 2002 | 50 | 411 |
| 2003 | 48 | 510 |
| 2004 | 51 | 486 |
| 2005 | 57 | 470 |
| 2006 | 92 | 509 |
| 2007 | 84 | 588 |
| 2008 | 107 | 599 |
| 2009 | 144 | 721 |
| 2010 | 121 | 776 |
| 2011 | 183 | 860 |
| 2012 | 163 | 1025 |
| 2013 | 334 | 1083 |
| 2014 | 416 | 1203 |
| 2015 | 282 | 1319 |
| 2016 | 87 | 1442 |
| 2017 | 73 | 1532 |
| 2018 | 73 | 1786 |
| 2019 | 80 | 1964 |
| 2020 | 98 | 2202 |
| 2021 | 83 | 2600 |
| 2022 | 111 | 2471 |
| 2023 | 150 | 2428 |
| 2024 | 82 | 2280 |
Notable alumni
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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 fifth award in 2012. She has also been nominated for eight Grammy Awards (2012, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2020).
-
David Bazan
- Years
- 1976-.. (age 49)
- Occupations
- guitaristsinger-songwritersinger
- Biography
-
David Shannon Bazan is an American indie rock singer-songwriter from Phoenix, Arizona who now resides in Seattle, 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 | 247 |
| 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 |