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Great Northern University

Spokane, Washington 99207-2550

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Great Northern University is a private institution in Spokane with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 36 undergraduates with a 3:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

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100%Acceptance
SAT Avg
36Students
3:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr
$31,680Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Great Northern University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$17,700
Room & Board$11,538
Books & Supplies$977
Total Cost of Attendance$32,695
Average Net Price$31,680

Net Price by Family Income

$48–75K$29,650
$75–110K$32,695
$110K+$32,695

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$31,680

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6900.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (8)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
36
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
46%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Hispanic 17%
Asian 3%

Outcomes

Freshman Retention100.0%

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

124High

Estimated from WA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K
230 mi(399 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
292 mi(506 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
550 mi(953 min)

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