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Northwest University

#594 in US ranking Kirkland, WA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$50,432
Tuition & fees
$37,120
Avg. aid
$24,096
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
83%
SAT range
1040–1350
Avg. ACT
28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
71%
Median salary
$46,749
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Northwest University?

Northwest University's recurring campus calendar includes faith-related gatherings, performing arts, and athletics. Chapel is especially connected to its Christian identity, while concerts and theater productions provide opportunities for students to perform as well as attend.

Athletic home games and university-organized gatherings also bring students together outside class. Event names, schedules, and access can change, so an applicant interested in a particular tradition should review a current campus calendar rather than assume that an event takes place in the same form every year.

What are the student housing and dining options at Northwest University?

Northwest University has a residential campus with student housing and dining arrangements, though a reported on-campus living share does not mean a room is guaranteed to every applicant. Students should confirm current residence options, eligibility, application dates, and assignment procedures before making an enrollment budget.

Housing decisions should be considered together with meal-plan rules: a plan may be required for some residents, while commuters and students in other housing types may have different options. Applicants should compare the current housing agreement and dining terms for the same academic year, including what happens during breaks, rather than treating a general room-and-board estimate as the price of every available arrangement.

Northwest University Campus Life

College owned housing available

No

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

No

Highspeed speed internet

No

Northwest University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
10:1
Undergraduates living on campus
74%

Northwest University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Hurst Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Northwest University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Northwest University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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