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Northwest Christian University (formerly Northwest Christian College), founded in 1895, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its eight-acre campus, adjacent to the University of Oregon, is located in Eugene, 100 miles south of Portland.

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Private
studentType
Coed
508
Undergraduates
230
Men - 45.1%
279
Women - 54.9%
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Entrance Difficulty
Minimally difficult
Overall Admission Rate
68% of 456 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.47
SAT Math
530 average
SAT EBRW
526 average
ACT Composite
20 average
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Cost of Attendance
$45,670
Tuition and Fees
$33,240
Room and Board
$10,480
Average Percent of Need Met
78%
Average Freshman Award
$25,536
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$27,334
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
32
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
49%
10-19
31%
20-29
16%
30-39
2%
40-49
1%
50-99
1%
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Eugene Population
173,236
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Portland
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
59% of all students
Mascot
Crusader
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1.4%
Asian
3.2%
Black/African-American
4.2%
Hispanic/Latino
3%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
7.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
3%
White
77%
Unknown
1%
International Students
1.2% from 7 countries
First-Year Students Returning
78.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
42.0%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
63%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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