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Northwest University

Kirkland, WA · Private Nonprofit · 645 students

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$55k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
83%Acceptance Rate
71%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)70.8%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)63.9%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate83.9%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students36.4%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1150
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
28
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Health Sciences19.1%
Business & Marketing13.8%
Biological Sciences10.1%
Psychology9.6%
Education8.0%
Communications4.3%
Humanities3.7%
Mathematics1.1%
History0.5%

Faculty & Resources

$9k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$16k
Instructional Spend per Student
$12M
Total Endowment

Northwest University — Academics

Northwest University has a graduation rate of 70.8%, which is above the national average and reflects strong academic support and student outcomes.

The first-year retention rate is 83.9%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1150, and the ACT midpoint is 28. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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