Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$20.9k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northwest University
Kirkland, WA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$36,035
Out-of-State Tuition
$36,035
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,648
Avg Off-Campus Living
$10,648
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$46,683
Net price (after aid)$25,161
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,935
$30k – $48k$15,418
$48k – $75k$19,757
$75k – $110k$25,518
$110k+$31,535
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$54,914
Median debt at graduation$20,891
Est. monthly loan payment$221
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.6×Graduates earn about 2.6× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants23%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans73%
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.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
63%
Freshman Retention
73%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
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.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$36k
Net price
$25.2k
Pell
23%
Median debt
$20.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
Areas of study
Natural SciencesCommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsHealth SciencesBusiness
Programs (24)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental Science
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
MusicPhilosophyArt HistoryEnglish Literature
Social Sciences
Psychology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
1040 - 1325
ACT range
24 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Northwest University located?
- Northwest University is located in Kirkland, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northwest University?
- Northwest 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 Northwest University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northwest University is approximately 88%. 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 Northwest University?
- Northwest University's published in-state tuition is approximately $36,035 per year. 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 Northwest University?
- Northwest University reports total enrollment of approximately 962 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Northwest 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 Northwest University.
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