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Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington 98083-0579

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Small & IntimateSuburbanPrivateClose Faculty Access

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Northwest University is a private institution in Kirkland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1204, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 642 undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

63% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,914 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,161.

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88%Acceptance
1204SAT Avg
642Students
9:1Student:Faculty
63%Grad Rate
$54,914Earnings 10yr
$25,161Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Northwest University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 558
520660
MathMid: 540
520665

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2429

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1204

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,035
Room & Board$10,648
Books & Supplies$702
Total Cost of Attendance$48,442
Average Net Price$25,161
Median Debt at Graduation$20,891
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,935
$30–48K$15,418
$48–75K$19,757
$75–110K$25,518
$110K+$31,535

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,161

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

26.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

4

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
642
Gender Split
62% / 38%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 62%
Black 6%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 5%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 4%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate63.5%
Freshman Retention73.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,495
8 Years$53,555
10 Years$54,914

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,000
Men
$55,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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