Washington

Northwest University

Kirkland, Washington

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About

Northwest University is a private Christian university in Kirkland, Washington, United States. The university offers associate, baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate degrees through its College of Arts & Sciences, School of Business and Management, School of Education, Mark and Huldah Buntain School of Nursing, College of Ministry, and College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. It has a satellite campus in Salem, Oregon.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$37,360
Estimated total for international students
US$50,432
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
645
Graduate students
378
International undergraduates
6%
Students per teacher
9 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
83%
SAT
Reading and writing 540–700 · Maths 500–650

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$61,237

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (51)

Bachelor's degrees33 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAudiovisual Communications Technologies/TechniciansBible/Biblical StudiesBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesCommunication and Media StudiesCriminal Justice and CorrectionsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHistory and Political ScienceHomeland SecurityHuman Computer InteractionMarketingMathematicsMissions/Missionary Studies and MissiologyMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhilosophy and Religious Studies, OtherPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligious Music and WorshipTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Master's degrees8 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducation, GeneralInternational/Globalization StudiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees2 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Associate's degrees3 subjects
Health/Medical Preparatory ProgramsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesTheological and Ministerial Studies
Undergraduate certificates2 subjects
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial Studies
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Graduate certificates2 subjects
EconomicsInternational/Globalization Studies

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.