Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school42%
National avg32%
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Great Northern University
Spokane, WA
Great Northern University at a glance
Great Northern University is a private university in Spokane, Washington with 48 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Its published tuition is $18,300 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $21,029 a year after grants (College Scorecard, a prior cohort). 50% of students finish within the federal tracking window (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021).
Tuition
$18,300
2024-25
Acceptance
Open admission
Fall 2024 applicants
Students
48
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$18,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$18,300
Avg On-Campus Living
$8,694
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,694
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $26,994
Net price (after aid): $21,029
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $19,898
$48k – $75k: $22,160
$75k – $110k: $32,695 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$110k+: $32,695 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $75k – $110k, $110k+, the average net price here is above the $25,500 a first-year dependent student and their parents can borrow federally from 1 July 2026, by up to $7,195. That part has to come from savings, income, work, or private loans.
The ceiling is $5,500 in the student’s own Direct Loan plus up to $20,000 in Parent PLUS, which requires that the parent has no adverse credit history. Net prices are averages for a prior cohort of aid recipients, not a quote. Source: Federal Student Aid loan limits. Where this gap is largest.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants: 42%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 25%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
FAFSA earnings check
: No notice: no earnings figureThe Department of Education lists Great Northern University but has no graduate earnings figure for it, so the FAFSA shows no "lower earnings" notice for this college. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
This is one figure for the whole institution, not for any program: earnings differ by credential and field. It covers graduates who completed in 2017-18 and 2018-19, received federal aid, and were working and not enrolled when earnings were measured in 2022 and 2023, in January 2026 dollars. The Department says the notice is informational only: it does not change aid eligibility. Source: U.S. Department of Education, FSA Data Center, March 2026 release. Which colleges are flagged, and what changed.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
100%
Source: IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25 (provisional release)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong year-1 retention
100% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$18.3k
Net price
$21k
Pell
42%
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
Open admission
SAT range
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ACT range
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Source: IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024 (provisional release)
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Academics
Studying online
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Fields of study
Great Northern University reported conferring credentials in 3 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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About Great Northern University
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- Where is Great Northern University located?
- Great Northern University is located in Spokane, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University is a private university based in WA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Great Northern University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Great Northern University is approximately 100% (IPEDS, applicants for fall 2024). Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University's published in-state tuition is approximately $18,300 per year (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25). This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University reports total enrollment of approximately 48 students (undergraduate plus graduate) (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How much does Great Northern University actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Great Northern University is approximately $21,029 per year. Net price is the total cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships that never have to be repaid, so it is what students actually paid rather than the published sticker price. What families pay varies with income: students from families earning under $30,000 paid about $19,898 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $32,695. These are averages for students who received federal aid in a prior cohort, not a quote for any individual family. Run the institution's own Net Price Calculator for a figure specific to you.
- What is the graduation rate at Great Northern University?
- Great Northern University reports a graduation rate of approximately 50% (IPEDS, Graduation Rates 2024 collection: 4-year cohort 2018, 2-year cohort 2021). This measures the share of a prior entering cohort who completed their degree within the federal tracking window. It reflects who enrolls as much as what the institution does, so it is not on its own a measure of teaching quality, and it is not comparable across institutions serving very different students.
- How should I verify final details about Great Northern University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Great Northern University.
- Does Great Northern University get a "lower earnings" warning on the FAFSA?
- No. The Department of Education has no graduate earnings figure for Great Northern University in its March 2026 data, so the FAFSA shows no lower-earnings notice for it. That is an absence of data, not a finding either way.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 3 fields Great Northern University reported, by credentials conferred in 2024-25, using the federal classification of each field. The level is the highest credential actually awarded, which is not always the one a field is best known for.
| Field | Awarded | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 3 | Bachelor's |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 | Certificate |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | 1 | Bachelor's |
Fields are as classified in the federal IPEDS completions collection, which records credentials already conferred. A field listed here was awarded in the reporting year; it does not confirm the program is currently admitting students, and a field CampusPin has no guide for is still shown under its official federal title. Confirm current offerings with the institution.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024. Last verified: June 10, 2026.
Facts on this profile of Great Northern University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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