You are full of possibility. At Northwest University, we are focused on helping students grow into all that God intends—academically, spiritually, and in their careers. It’s what we’ve done for over 80 years. During that time, we’ve created an academic experience unlike any other—one that combines a Jesus-first community with academic excellence to help you discover and unleash all that is possible in your life.

NU is a regionally accredited, Christian institution awarding associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. While NU students are pursuing different careers in health care, technology, entertainment, education, and more, they are also committed to deepening their faith. NU is located near Seattle, Washington, a region that offers a thriving economy, technological innovation, and natural beauty. Available on campus or online.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

August 1

Acceptance Rate

93%

SAT Range

1010-1230

ACT Range

19-25

Application Fee

$30

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Yes

Cost

Net Price

$21,825 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$23,067 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

99%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

7:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

Bachelor of Arts in User Experience (UX) Design

If you love design and technology, we encourage you to join us in this exciting degree program. We believe that our graduates will design the breakthrough apps and products of tomorrow. Northwest University is one of the few schools in the Pacific Northwest to offer a degree program focused on the design of how we, as users, interact with the software and devices around us.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
32%
On Campus
68%
Online
1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

815 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

29%

Varsity Athletes

18%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

93%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,300 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

58%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

89%

National

83%