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Northwest University, founded in 1934, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 65-acre campus is located 10 miles from downtown Seattle.

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Private
studentType
Coed
679
Undergraduates
261
Men - 38.3%
419
Women - 61.7%
299
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
88% of 586 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.48 (based on weighted GPAs)
SAT Math
520-665 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
520-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
24-29 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$52,510
Tuition and Fees
$36,036
Room and Board
$10,648
Average Percent of Need Met
78%
Average Freshman Award
$30,845
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$26,163
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
59
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
24%
10-19
39%
20-29
22%
30-39
10%
40-49
2%
50-99
2%
Over 100
1%
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Kirkland Population
95,431
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Seattle
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
74% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
Mascot
Eagle
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
Asian
4.9%
Black/African-American
6.6%
Hispanic/Latino
13.8%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
8.4%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.2%
White
64.1%
Unknown
2.1%
International Students
3.5% from 24 countries
First-Year Students Returning
78.7%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
59.6%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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