NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY
- 5520 108th Ave NE
- Kirkland, WA 98083
- OPEID College Code: 00378300
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- General Phone: (425) 822-8266
- President: Joseph Castleberry
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Professional
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,383
- College Mascot: Eagles
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Northwest University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- ROTC Army
- Religious Affiliation
- Assemblies of God Church
- Website
- www.northwestu.edu
- Mission Statement
- The Mission of Northwest College is to provide, in a distinctly evangelical Christian environment, quality education to prepare students for service and leadership
The college experience should
- Develop the whole person through general studies integrated with biblical knowledge;
- Include professional and vocational skills in the student's preparation for service in the world; and
- Help to fulfill the Great Commission and to propagate the historic faith of the sponsoring church, which is the Assemblies of God.
Accreditation
- Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Other Field)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 177 | 348 | 525 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 132 (75%) | 265 (76%) | 397 (76%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 71 (54%) | 119 (45%) | 190 (48%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 152 | 84% |
| ACT ® Exam | 56 | 31% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 570 |
| SAT ® Math | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 25 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
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- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 69% | 28% | 21% | 88% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,396 | $4,449 | $5,054 | $9,886 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.1% | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Number in Default | 9 | 7 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 424 | 434 | 417 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $21,994 | $20,790 | $19,780 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $21,994 | $20,790 | $19,780 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $21,994 | $20,790 | $19,780 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,724 | $6,578 | $6,578 |
| Other Expenses | $2,050 | $2,050 | $1,900 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,800 | $6,800 | $6,578 |
| Other Expenses | $2,960 | $2,960 | $2,816 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,690 | $2,960 | $2,586 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $31,768 | $30,418 | $29,258 |
| In-State | $31,768 | $30,418 | $29,258 |
| Out of State | $31,768 | $30,418 | $29,258 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $32,754 | $31,550 | $30,174 |
| In-State | $32,754 | $31,550 | $30,174 |
| Out of State | $32,754 | $31,550 | $30,174 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $25,684 | $24,480 | $23,366 |
| In-State | $25,684 | $24,480 | $23,366 |
| Out of State | $25,684 | $24,480 | $23,366 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,383 Undergraduate: 1,146 Graduate: 237
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 541 Female: 842
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 460 Female: 686
- Graduate Gender Male: 81 Female: 156
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,132 Part-Time: 251
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 972 Part-Time: 174
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 160 Part-Time: 77
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 30 | 2% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.7% |
| Black | 64 | 5% |
| Asian | 95 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 5% |
| White | 925 | 67% |
| Unknown | 186 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 7 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 369 | 27% |
| Ages 20-21 | 332 | 24% |
| Ages 22-24 | 226 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 187 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 79 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 40 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 83 | 6% |
| Ages 50-65 | 60 | 4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 332 | 181 | 151 |
| Faculty Status | 174 | 61 | 113 |
| Tenured Faculty | 25 | 25 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 166 | 53 | 113 |
| Primarily Instruction | 166 | 53 | 113 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 37 | 36 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 59 | 37 | 22 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 70 | 55 | 15 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 54 | 41 | 13 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 8 | 6 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,369 (48) | $54,570 (27) | $49,539 (21) |
| Professor | $61,762 (11) | $61,762 (11) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $52,181 (20) | $52,510 (7) | $52,004 (13) |
| Assistant Professor | $46,713 (16) | $47,381 (9) | $45,854 (7) |
| Instructor | $43,284 (1) | - (-) | $43,284 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $73,024 (5) | $72,670 (4) | $74,441 (1) |
| Professor | $86,159 (1) | $86,159 (1) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $73,525 (2) | $72,609 (1) | $74,441 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $65,955 (2) | $65,955 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $53,065 (53) | $55,201 (31) | $50,056 (22) |
| Professor | $62,490 (12) | $62,490 (12) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $52,907 (22) | $53,373 (8) | $52,640 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,519 (18) | $48,578 (11) | $45,854 (7) |
| Instructor | $43,284 (1) | - (-) | $43,284 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $761,680 | $369,260 | $392,420 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 110 | 54 | 56 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 65 | 28 | 37 |
| Basketball | 21 | 11 | 10 |
| Soccer | 43 | 22 | 21 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 24 | 13 | 11 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Volleyball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $16,289 | $16,760 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,348 | $1,388 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 77%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 53% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 47% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| Black | 33% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 54% |
| Unknown | 42% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 48% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
