Northwest University

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Northwest University can be found in Kirkland, WA, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Northwest University has an enrollment of approximately 1,400 students.

An ACT or SAT exam may be required before applying to this college. Scores within the range of 1025 (25th percentile) to 1245 (75th percentile) on the SAT and within the range of 20 (25th percentile) to 26 (75th percentile) for the ACT exam is usually submitted among applicants admitted to this school. By applying sampled GPA data from over 150 schools, we are able to estimate that the Northwest University average GPA ranges from 3.06 to 3.38 for accepted students. Northwest University sends acceptance letters to around 90% of those that apply. Of those that are admitted, about 37% of students attended the school. You can get more information from the admissions office website at northwestu.edu.

Overall Northwest University Acceptance Rate - Fall 2020

93.2%

The overall acceptance rate for Northwest University was reported as 93.2% in Fall 2020 with over 556 applications submitted to Northwest University. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.

Accepted Applicants Profile

  • ACT Scores: 20 - 26
  • Average GPA: 3.06 - 3.38

How Hard Is It to Get into Northwest University?

Applicant Selectivity: Medium

When determining how difficult it is for students to get into Northwest University, ACT/SAT test scores and high school average GPA ranges of accepted students of previous years can help estimate the selectivity of a school.

Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2024 Projection

The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2024-2025 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Northwest University has been staying about the same from year to year.

Acceptance Rate By Year

  • 2016-2017: 93.4%
  • 2017-2018: 97.4%
  • 2018-2019: 95.2%
  • 2019-2020: 93.2%
  • Projected Acceptance Rate 2024-2025: 88.0%

How Does Northwest University Compare?

93.2%
This School
56.7%
National Avg

The acceptance rate for Northwest University is sixty-four percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 56.7%.

Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates

SchoolAcceptance Rate
Cornish College of the Arts73.5%
Seattle Pacific University90.6%
University of Puget Sound83.8%
Pacific Lutheran University86.1%
Saint Martin's University95.9%

Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details

General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions

  • High School GPA Scores are Required
  • School Records are Required
  • Submit Recommendation Letters are Recommended
  • Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
  • TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required

Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2020)

TotalMaleFemale
Applicants55629.1%70.9%
Admitted51829.2%70.8%
Enrolled19034.2%65.8%

Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Northwest University (Fall 2020)

SAT® SectionScore Range
Critical Reading520 - 635
Math505 - 610
Total Score1025 - 1245
ACT®Score Range
English20 - 27
Math18 - 25
Composite Score20 - 26
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School Details

Address

5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579

Phone

(425) 822-8266

Website

School Code

#003783

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