Northwest University

Private · Moderately Selective · WA

School data & stats

TypePrivate

LocationWA · West

SettingSuburban

Undergrads645

Student:faculty9:1

Outcomes

4-yr grad rate63.9%

6-yr grad rate70.8%

Drop-out rate16.1%

Study abroad—

Cost

In-state tuition$36k

Out-of-state tuition$36k

Application fee—

Community

Racial diversity40.9%

Gender diversity59.7%

International5.7%

IdentityAssemblies of God Church

Overview

Northwest University is a private Christian university in Kirkland, Washington, on Seattle's Eastside, affiliated with the Assemblies of God. Its identity is explicitly charismatic-evangelical, and that faith commitment runs through campus life as much as through the classroom.

Academics

Ministry and theology are foundational strengths given the university's denominational affiliation, and Northwest has also built solid programs in nursing, education, and, distinctively, music industry, benefiting from proximity to Seattle's music and tech scene. Class sizes are small, and instruction has a practical, vocational bent in professional programs.

Campus & student life

The campus is compact and sits in a well-off suburban area near Seattle, giving students access to a major metro area without being embedded in one. Chapel and other faith-centered activities are regular, expected parts of student life rather than optional extras.

Getting in

Northwest expects applicants to affirm its statement of faith and evaluates fit with its charismatic Christian community alongside academic qualifications; it is not a highly selective process otherwise.

Worth knowing

Students should know Northwest's faith commitments are specific, Assemblies of God and charismatic theology, and go well beyond a general Christian-affiliated label; daily campus life reflects that directly.

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Admissions

Acceptance rate83.2%

Enrolled mid-50%SAT 1040–1350

Test policyoptional

Rec letters0

Deadlines (2026–27 cycle)

AdmissionRolling

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