Northwest University

www.northwestu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,500

2021 Average Net Price

$23,169

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96%

473 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,083

90.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

57.1%

116 Graduates

About

Northwest University is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northwest University were Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (45 degrees awarded), General Psychology (21 degrees), and General Communication (20 degrees).

In 2021, 380 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest University. 68.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (232 degrees), 4.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (47 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest University is $33,500, which is $10,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest University is $33,500, which is $10,316 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,169.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending Northwest University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest University was $33,500. The cost of tuition at Northwest University is $10,316 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,169

2021 Value

6.16%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,169. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest University grew by 6.16%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,420

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest University was of $9,420 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.09% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.45% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Northwest University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.13% with respect to 2020, when 94% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest University was 1.14%, which represents 7 out of the 615 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northwest University received 473 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.02% annual growth. Out of those 473 applicants, 454 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 1,083 students enrolled at Northwest University in 2021. 19% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwest University has an overall enrollment yield of 36.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

454

Accepted Out of 473

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest University was 96% (454 admissions from 473 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.8%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.02%, while admissions declined by −1.73%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwest University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

19%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

19% of enrolled first-time students at Northwest University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwest University had a total enrollment of 1,083 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest University is 979 students and the part-time enrollment is 104. This means that 90.4% of students enrolled at Northwest University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 60.4% White, 6.93% Hispanic or Latino, 6.46% Two or More Races, 5.82% Asian, 5.72% Black or African American, 1.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwest University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.4%), followed by White Male (21.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.3%), followed by White Male (17%) and Asian Female (6.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

90.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,083 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest University is 979 and the part-time enrollment is 104. This means that 90.4% of students enrolled at Northwest University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northwest University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
654 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
75 enrolled students
Two or More Races
70 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest University is 60.4% White, 6.93% Hispanic or Latino, 6.46% Two or More Races, 5.82% Asian, 5.72% Black or African American, 1.39% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 57 students (5.26%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 138 more women than men received degrees from Northwest University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest University is white (232 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (47 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest University is Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (45 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (21 degrees) and General Communication (20 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (43 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), and Psychology (41 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University are Elementary & middle school teachers (315,895 people), Other managers (277,878 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (175,268 people), Postsecondary teachers (168,047 people), and Education administrators (131,336 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (43 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Psychology (41 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Northwest University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (43 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (25 degrees), Psychology (41 degrees), English (10 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University are Elementary & secondary schools (781,316 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (441,603 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (343,228 people), Computer Systems Design (219,572 people), and Outpatient care centers (193,308 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest University.

Most Common (2021)

Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing
45 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majors awarded
General Communication
20 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest University was Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing with 45 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

121

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

259

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University, which is 0.467 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (259).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.857 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University in Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing, which is 14 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

57%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% of students graduating from Northwest University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 57% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 57% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest University is Male and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.862% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
232 degrees awarded
Asian
47 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest University is white (232 degrees awarded). There were 4.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (47 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
164 degrees awarded
White Male
68 degrees awarded
Asian Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest University is white female (164 degrees awarded). There were 2.41 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (68 degrees).

Operations

Northwest University has an endowment valued at nearly $11.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.69M (49.5%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Northwest University had a total salary expenditure of 36.1M. Northwest University employs 23 Associate professors, 20 Assistant professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Northwest University are Female Assistant professor (13), Female Associate professor (12), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 42 employees, Management, with 23 employees, and Sales and related with 20 employees.

Endowment

$11.5M

2021 Endowment

19.7%

growth from 2020

Northwest University has an endowment valued at about $11.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest University grew 19.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $38.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.3M

2021 Salaries

1.43%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northwest University paid a median of $15.3M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($36.1M) and a 1.43% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$3.61M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest University paid a total of $3.61M to 57 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

23 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest University were Associate professor with 23 employees, Assistant professor with 20 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest University were Office and Administrative Support with 42 employees, Management with 23 employees, and Sales and related with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest University was Female Assistant professor with 13 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest University.