Northwest University, WA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church
Main Campus
Northwest University Rankings
Affordability37
Selectivity36
Retention61
Graduation17
Earnings32
Diversity52
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Northwest University
64%
Bachelor’s
14%
Associate’s
21%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing23%
Communication, Journalism8%
Education5%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs20%
History1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Psychology9%
Social Sciences1%
Theology and Religious Vocations15%
Visual and Performing Arts7%
Admissions
Getting into Northwest University
95%
Admission Rate
553
Median SAT Math
575
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–595
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)520–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)21–26
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Northwest University
$32K
In-State Tuition
$32K
Out-of-State Tuition
$42K
Average Total Cost
$27K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $24K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $27K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $30K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Northwest University
65%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$216
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 35% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $30K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $22K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 62% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 73% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Northwest University
84%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
25%
Withdrawal Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 46% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 57% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 53% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 36% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 33% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 59% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50% | 48% | 47% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 50% | 37% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 54% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 44% | 45% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Northwest University
89%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$22K
25 Pctl Salary
$52K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 89% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 85% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 86% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $22K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $52K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $68K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $37K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $41K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Northwest University
922
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
25
Avg Entry Age
346
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 5% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 67% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 5% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | <1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 21% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 24% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 14% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Northwest University, WA
DigiPen Institute of Technology
3 miles, NE
Lake Washington Institute of Technology
3 miles, N
University of Washington-Seattle Campus
5 miles, W