At a glance
Average net price
$22,288
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
70.8%
Admission rate
83%
Undergrad size
645
In-state tuition
$36,035
Out-of-state tuition
$36,035
Cost of attendance
$50,501
Median earnings (10y)
$54,914
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,150
- ACT midpoint
- 28
- Retention
- 83.9%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by humanities & arts (34%), health (19%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM13%
- Health19%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts34%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services3%
- Health professions19.1%~124 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Business13.8%~89 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Biological sciences10.1%~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology9.6%~62 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~58 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology8.5%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Education8.0%~51 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- English4.3%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication4.3%~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts3.7%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~21 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Mathematics1.1%~7 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~3 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
31 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 97 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 83 | $67,822 | $25,893 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 74 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 56 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 42 | $40,529 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | $25,000 |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 36 | $45,969 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Doctoral | 31 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | $33,021 | $26,453 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | $26,000 |
| Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | $19,500 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 17 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | $23,168 |
| International/Globalization Studies. | Master's | 14 | $37,193 | — |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 13 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 9 | $61,155 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Religious Music and Worship. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Doctoral | 7 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 4 | $26,255 | $12,000 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | — | $36,113 | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Associate's | — | — | $18,938 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northwest University
Northwest University is a small institution located in Kirkland, Washington, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 645 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Health professions, Business, Biological sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northwest University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $22,288 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,035 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $50,501 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 70.8%, a strong completion outcome. 83.9% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $54,914 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northwest University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Health professions, Business, Biological sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (34% of credentials), health (19% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Northwest University accepts 83% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,150. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 28.
Location & campus
Set in Kirkland, Washington (suburb), Northwest University draws students from across Washington and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northwest University
Q.How much does Northwest University cost?
The average net price at Northwest University is $22,288 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $50,501.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northwest University?
Northwest University has a 6-year graduation rate of 70.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Northwest University?
Northwest University admits 83% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Northwest University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwest University graduate earns $54,914 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northwest University?
Published tuition is $36,035 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northwest University located?
Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington (ZIP 98083).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northwest University at their official website.