Northwest University
Northwest University is one of the twenty private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Washington. The campus is located in a suburb, in Kirkland.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,250 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 197 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 158 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 80%). Every year 59% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Northwest University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $29,900, and fees were $420. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $29,900 and $420 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students1,250 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio8:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate80% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 45 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 211 miles radius of Northwest University
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Seattle University
7 miles away |
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Seattle Pacific University
8 miles away |
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Pacific Lutheran University
37 miles away |
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Saint Martin's University
52 miles away |
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Heritage University
122 miles away |
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Concordia University-Portland
146 miles away |
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University of Portland
146 miles away |
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Linfield College-School of Nursing
149 miles away |
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George Fox University
167 miles away |
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Walla Walla University
211 miles away |
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Azusa Pacific University
offers 10 nursing programs |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Vanguard University of Southern California
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Northwest Nazarene University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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George Fox University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Seattle Pacific University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Walla Walla University
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Whitworth University
offers 2 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/20/2002 - Current |
Admission
97%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1010 to 1230 |
| ACT | 19 to 26 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $30 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $1,250/credit | |
| In State Students | $1,250/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,250/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $750/credit | |
| In State Students | $750/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $750/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $56,250 | $56,250 | $56,250 |
| ADN | 70 | $87,500 | $87,500 | $87,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $156,250 | $156,250 | $156,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $37,500 | $37,500 | $37,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 98% of Northwest University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 35% | $4,323 |
| Other Federal Grant | 25% | $494 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 22% | $9,194 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $14,931 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $8,590 |
| Private Loans | 10% | $13,347 |
$22,547
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,539 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,064 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$19,121 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,671 |
| Over $110,000$27,331 |
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Student Population
950
Undergrads
300
Graduates
806
Women
444
Men
92%
Full-time
8%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
63% |
|
Non-resident alien |
10% |
|
Hispanic |
8% |
|
Asian |
7% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
Black/African American |
4% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing.
