PrivateSuburban

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington 98083-0579

Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1204

Reading & WritingMid: 558

520660

MathMid: 540

520665

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28

2429

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

27.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.9%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (59)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

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

10 Years$54,914

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from WA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Seattlepop. 740K

7 mi(12 min)

Portlandpop. 650K

150 mi(260 min)

San Franciscopop. 870K

683 mi(1184 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

SEA Seattle-Tacoma15 mi

PDX Portland OR144 mi

BOI Boise404 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2479 mi · ~71h 37m drive

New York, NY2395 mi · ~69h 11m drive

Hartford, CT2423 mi · ~70h drive

Providence, RI2479 mi · ~71h 37m drive

Albany, NY2346 mi · ~67h 46m drive

Syracuse, NY2225 mi · ~64h 17m drive

Rochester, NY2155 mi · ~62h 15m drive

Buffalo, NY2104 mi · ~60h 47m drive

Philadelphia, PA2366 mi · ~68h 21m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2126 mi · ~61h 25m drive

Harrisburg, PA2276 mi · ~65h 45m drive

Newark, NJ2387 mi · ~68h 57m drive

Washington, DC2315 mi · ~66h 53m drive

Baltimore, MD2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive

Atlanta, GA2173 mi · ~62h 47m drive

Charlotte, NC2275 mi · ~65h 43m drive

Raleigh, NC2355 mi · ~68h 2m drive

Miami, FL2727 mi · ~78h 47m drive

Orlando, FL2541 mi · ~73h 24m drive

Tampa, FL2521 mi · ~72h 50m drive

Nashville, TN1965 mi · ~56h 46m drive

New Orleans, LA2094 mi · ~60h 30m drive

Richmond, VA2345 mi · ~67h 45m drive

Chicago, IL1726 mi · ~49h 52m drive

Detroit, MI1927 mi · ~55h 40m drive

Minneapolis, MN1385 mi · ~40h 1m drive

St. Louis, MO1714 mi · ~49h 31m drive

Kansas City, MO1497 mi · ~43h 15m drive

Indianapolis, IN1861 mi · ~53h 46m drive

Columbus, OH2002 mi · ~57h 50m drive

Cleveland, OH2014 mi · ~58h 11m drive

Milwaukee, WI1681 mi · ~48h 34m drive

Dallas, TX1676 mi · ~48h 25m drive

Houston, TX1886 mi · ~54h 29m drive

Austin, TX1766 mi · ~51h 1m drive

San Antonio, TX1783 mi · ~51h 31m drive

Los Angeles, CA962 mi · ~27h 47m drive

San Francisco, CA683 mi · ~19h 44m drive

San Diego, CA1065 mi · ~30h 46m drive

Seattle, WA7 mi · ~12 min drive

Portland, OR150 mi · ~4h 20m drive

Denver, CO1015 mi · ~29h 19m drive

Phoenix, AZ1114 mi · ~32h 11m drive

Salt Lake City, UT697 mi · ~20h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI2687 mi · ~77h 37m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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