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    Ranks 2411th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communityLarge suburb (inside urban area but outside city, pop. over 250,000)
    Highest offeringMaster's degree
    Full-time Enrollment1,155
    Total Enrollment1,260
    Calendar SystemSemester
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$30
    Graduate Application Fee$25
    First Professional Application FeeN/A

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields

    UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
    GraduateSingle postbaccalaureate (other field)
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
    EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
    Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwest University?

    Ranks 776th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $17,920 $17,920 $17,920
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $224 $224 $224
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $750 $750 $750
    FT Graduate Tuition $10,611 $10,611 $10,611
    FT Graduate Required Fees $249 $249 $249
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $590 $590 $590
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $27,828 $27,828 $27,828
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $27,460 $27,460 $27,460
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $21,848 $21,848 $21,848

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $14,900 trend  $18,228 $14,900 trend  $18,228 $14,900 trend  $18,228
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $900 trend  $900
    On-Campus – Room & Board $6,450 trend  $6,700
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000 trend  $2,000
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,050 trend  $5,356
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,976 trend  $2,976
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,720 trend  $2,720

    Admission Details

    Applicants 362 (105 male / 257 female)
    Admitted 357 (100 male / 257 female)
    Admission rate 99%
    First-time Enrollment 184 (60 male / 124 female)
    FT Enrollment 183 (60 male / 123 female)
    PT Enrollment 1 (N/A male / 1 female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Northwest University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / N/A / Required
    College Prep. CompletionN/A
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / No / No
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationNo

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA, NCCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Cascade Collegiate Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Cascade Collegiate Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Northwest University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceYes
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 445th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 23%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 19 / 26
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 17 / 23
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 26

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 629th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 83%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 470 / 600
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 440 / 570
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 910 / 1170

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesYes
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity618
    Meals per WeekN/A
    Room FeeN/A
    Board FeeN/A

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Northwest University ranks 4208th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $3,109 45 pie   35%
    State & Local Grant Aid $4,029 24 pie   19%
    Institutional Grant Aid $5,650 102 pie   80%
    Student Loan Aid $2,295 76 pie   59%
    Any financial aid type   102 pie   80%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Northwest University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    10717
    Black Non-Hispanic
    122335
    Hispanic
    122537
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    243660
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    41115
    White Non-Hispanic
    348621969
    Race Unknown
    5572127
    Total 465 795 1,260

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Northwest University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting and Finance
    Bible/Biblical Studies 1 1 9 11
    Business Administration and Management, General 1 4 1 48 1 55
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3 2 3 21 29
    Christian Studies 1 1
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 5 5
    Counseling Psychology 1 34 1 36
    Elementary Education and Teaching 9 9
    English Language and Literature, General 11 11
    Environmental Science 1 1
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1 1
    History, General 6 6
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 4 5
    Marketing, Other
    Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology 1 1
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7 7
    Music Management and Merchandising
    Music Teacher Education 1 1 2
    Music Theory and Composition 1 2 4 7
    Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 2 2 27 2 33
    Organizational Communication, General 1 1 9 11
    Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 3 3
    Political Science and Government, Other 2 1 3
    Psychology, General 1 17 2 20
    Religious Education 1 4 5
    Religious/Sacred Music 5 5
    Secondary Education and Teaching 10 10
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1 1
    Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 2 1 2 21 26
    Total 7 8 18 2 262 7 304

    Faculty Compensation / Salaries

    Northwest University ranks 1903rd for the average full-time faculty salary.

    Tenure system Yes
    Average FT Salary $48,608 ($52,262 male / $45,259 female)
    Number of FT Faculty 46 (22 male / 24 female)
    Total Benefits $395,546

    Northwest University Summary

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    Northwest University Academics

    Northwest University is unique in its study options. For one thing, the university has a Accelerated Program, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Army, Student-Designed Major, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Alcohol/Substance Abuse Counseling, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help.

    The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Northwest University.

    Health and Clinical Sciences:
    Nursing (RN)
    Popular majors:
    one hundred percent liberal arts, twenty-six percent business per marketing, eighteen percent theology and religious vocations, fifteen percent psychology, thirteen percent education, ten percent health professions, six percent communications per journalism
    Philosphy and Religion:
    Philosophy, Philosophy & Religion – General
    Education:
    Elementary Education, Junior High Education, Secondary Education
    English Language and Literature:
    English, English Language & Literature – General
    School of Visual and Performing Arts:
    Music – General
    History:
    History – General
    Social Sciences:
    Political Science/Government
    Communications & Journalism:
    Communications/Rhetoric, Organizational Communication
    Psychology:
    Psychology – General
    Business, Management, & Marketing:
    Business Administration/Management

    Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of June. Further, for international students, the application fee is 30. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $750 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for need-based aid last fall.

    Northwest University Admissions

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    This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty dollars regular application fee, thirty dollars out-of-state application fee, thirty dollars online application fee and point zero . Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were three hundred and fifty-five total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and sixty-six total number of transfer students who were admitted. Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 83% and Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 74%. Remember that this can change at any time.

    the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. The regular application is due the 1st of August. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of June. If you wish to apply early, your application will be do no later than the 15th of November, of which you should hear back from the university no later than the 1st of December. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. Likewise, if you wish to apply with priority status make sure you application is in by the 1st of May.

    Northwest University Athletics

    The Eagles are a member of NAIA , NCCAA. The following sports can be found here:

    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Cross_country
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
    • Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Track_and_field
    • Women’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball

    Northwest University Financial Aid

    Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Similarly, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics. Financial aid distribution is at forty-five percent scholarships per grants and fifty-five percent loans per jobs. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation.

    Northwest University Students

    Northwest University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Additionally, the student body consists of eighty-two percent in-state students, eighteen percent out-of-state students, two percent part-time students, sixty-seven percent women, thirty-three percent men, three percent american indian per alaskan native, five percent asian per pacific islander, three percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, sixty-nine percent white per non-hispanic, two percent non-resident alien, eighteen percent race per ethnicity unreported, twenty-three percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, twenty-one percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, eleven percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99 and seven percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49. The school’s size is approximately one thousand and eighty-nine degree-seeking undergrads, one hundred and ninety-eight first-time degree-seeking freshmen and one hundred and seven graduate enrollment. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, University, Four-year, Assemblies Of God, Coed, where 83 percent of the applicants were admitted and Regionally accredited. Again, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.

    Students should note the housing policies: Guaranteed On-Campus Housing For All Undergraduates, forty-seven percent of all undergraduates live in college housing, Men’s Housing, Women’s Housing, Apartments For Married Students, Apartments For Single Students, one-MAY deadline for housing deposit, two hundred dollars amount of housing deposit, point zero , and First-time first-year students allowed to have car. This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Incidentally, the school is located 10 miles from Seattle.

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