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Northwest University
Northwest University says yes to 83.2% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $54,914 median earnings.
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Northwest University occupies suburban Kirkland, WA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Assemblies of God Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $89,673 four years out. 25.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 645 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 83.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1040 and 1325 — below the WA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Northwest University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Northwest University received 586 applications and admitted 516 (88.1%), with 152 enrolling.
Northwest University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 1040–1325 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Northwest University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 520 | 600 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 520 | 600 | 665 |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 25 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Northwest University compares
| Northwest University | Washington median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 83.2% | 83.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $36,035 | $19,614 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,914 | $62,092 | $53,781 |
At $54,914, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($62,092). Look at Northwest University's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $36,035 regardless of where you're from. At Northwest University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 645 — Northwest University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
70.8% of Northwest University students finish a bachelor's within six years — 15.9 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $36,035 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Top majors by earnings at Northwest University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $89,673 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $72,343 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $58,134 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $56,136 |
| Psychology, General | $54,357 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $52,385 |
| Music | $37,112 |
Median earnings for these 7 Northwest University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,914 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 27 additional Northwest University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Northwest University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1040–1325 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 83.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Northwest University's acceptance rate?
88.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 516 admitted from 586 applicants.
How much does Northwest University cost?
At Northwest University, published tuition is $36,035 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Northwest University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Northwest University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,914 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Washington
- Pacific Lutheran University — 78% admitted
- University of Puget Sound — 72.3% admitted
- Seattle Pacific University — 83.4% admitted
- Seattle University — 76.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.