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Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$20.9k
National avg$26k
Source: IPEDS 2024
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Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education at a glance
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a private university in Kirkland, Washington with 1,352 students (IPEDS, fall 2024 enrollment). It has an open admission policy (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection). Its published tuition is $14,652 (IPEDS, charges for academic year 2024-25); students who received federal aid paid an average net price of $35,671 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); 24% of students take federal loans, and borrowers leave with a median $20,891 (College Scorecard).
Tuition
$14,652
2024-25
Acceptance
Open admission
2024-25
Students
1,352
Fall 2024
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,652
Out-of-State Tuition
$14,652
Avg On-Campus Living
Not available
Avg Off-Campus Living
$28,839
Financial Aid & Outcomes
College Scorecard
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price: $14,652
Net price (after aid): $35,671
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k: $22,003
$30k – $48k: $29,036 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$48k – $75k: $33,605 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$75k – $110k: $38,666 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
$110k+: $40,245 (above the federal borrowing ceiling)
Can federal loans cover it? (2026 limits)
For families earning $30k – $48k, $48k – $75k, $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 $14,745. 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.
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 Grants: 18%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans: 24%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
50%
Freshman Retention
50%
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
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Aid signal
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$14.7k
Net price
$35.7k
Pell
18%
Median debt
$20.9k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$54.9k
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, open-admission policy reported for 2024-25 (final (revised) release)
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Academics
Studying online: a large share study entirely online
In Fall 2023, 608 of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's 1,343 students (45%) were enrolled entirely at a distance. A further 6 (0%) took at least one distance course alongside in-person study.
Distance-education figures count STUDENTS enrolled in Fall 2023, not programs on offer. "Exclusively at a distance" means a student took only distance courses that term. A college with few or no such students may still run online courses or an online degree, so a low figure is not evidence that online study is unavailable, and a high one is not a judgement of quality either way.
U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS Fall Enrollment (distance education status), Fall 2023
Fields of study
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reported conferring credentials in 11 different fields to the federal government. See which ones, and at what credential level.
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Graduate earnings by program
What Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education graduates earn, by program
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's bachelor's graduates in Theological and Ministerial Studies earned a median $52,385 four years after graduating, 18% above the $44,535 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $41,139; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,000 in federal loans at this college (about $265 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $26,453 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's federal aid ID.
12 programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education have federal earnings or debt figures, largest graduating classes first. Earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, earnings measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Debt: graduates of 2018-19 and 2019-20. The national median is the same measure for every program in that field and credential in the U.S.
| Program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after | National median | Federal debt borrowed at this college (median) | Payment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Bachelor's | $52,385 | $44,535, +18% | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Business Administration, Bachelor's | $72,343 | $68,257, +6% | $20,833 | $221/mo |
| Psychology, Bachelor's | $54,357 | $50,706, +7% | $21,514 | $228/mo |
| International/Globalization Studies, Master's | $49,915 | $86,219, −42% | $29,751 | $338/mo |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Associate's | $45,166 | $40,367, +12% | $17,533 | $186/mo |
| Liberal Arts and General Studies, Associate's | $47,496 | $44,125, +8% | $12,000 | $127/mo |
| Teacher Education (by subject), Master's | $77,641 | $63,707, +22% | $20,500 | $233/mo |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Bachelor's | — | $50,532 | $25,000 | $265/mo |
| Business Administration, Master's | $107,751 | $103,485, +4% | $29,436 | $335/mo |
| Nursing (RN), Bachelor's | $89,673 | $88,910, about the same | $22,767 | $241/mo |
| Public Relations and Advertising, Bachelor's | $56,136 | $63,560, −12% | — | — |
| Teacher Education (by grade level), Bachelor's | $58,134 | $47,382, +23% | $22,000 | $233/mo |
Compare what Theological and Ministerial Studies pays at other colleges
What the job pays locally
- Nursing (RN) graduates train as registered nurses: median $124,200 in Washington.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025: everyone working in the job, every experience level, not only recent graduates.
Median earnings of graduates who received federal student aid, worked, and were not enrolled in school; debt is the median federal loans borrowed at this college by graduates who borrowed (Direct Subsidized, Unsubsidized and Grad PLUS; not Parent PLUS, private loans or interest). Programs with too few graduates are suppressed by the Department of Education. The Department reports these figures for all 2 campuses that share Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's federal aid ID, not for this campus alone. Monthly payment assumes a standard 10-year plan. Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, field-of-study data, 10 June 2026. Download every program (CSV). Same degree, different paycheck: what the national data show. Over the Cap: graduate programs where typical debt exceeds the federal loan limits in force since July 2026. Nursing graduates vs RN pay by state: the early-career benchmark.
Frequently asked questions
About Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
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- Where is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education located?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is located in Kirkland, WA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education 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.
- Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education open admission?
- Yes. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports an open admission policy to the federal IPEDS survey (IPEDS, admission policy reported in the 2024-25 IC collection), which IPEDS defines as accepting any student who applies. Individual programs, often nursing and other health programs, can still set their own entry requirements, so check the program you want with the college.
- What is the tuition at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,652 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports total enrollment of approximately 1,352 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education actually cost after financial aid?
- The average net price at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is approximately $35,671 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 $22,003 on average, and those from families earning $110,000 or more about $40,245. 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education 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 much student debt do graduates of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education have?
- Students who borrowed at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education left with a median of approximately $20,891 in federal loans, and about 24% of students took federal loans at all. Both numbers matter: a median describes only the students who borrowed, so it reads very differently at a school where most students borrow than at one where few do. Federal loans only, so private and parent borrowing are not included.
- How much do graduates of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education earn?
- Median earnings approximately ten years after entry are $54,914 for students who received federal financial aid at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education. This reflects the mix of programs the institution offers and the students who enroll, not the effect of attending, and it covers aid recipients rather than all graduates.
- How should I verify final details about Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
- 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-Center for Online and Extended Education.
- How much do Theological and Ministerial Studies graduates from Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education earn?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's bachelor's graduates in Theological and Ministerial Studies earned a median $52,385 four years after graduating, 18% above the $44,535 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $41,139; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $25,000 in federal loans at this college (about $265 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $26,453 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's federal aid ID.
- How much do Business Administration graduates from Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education earn?
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's bachelor's graduates in Business Administration earned a median $72,343 four years after graduating, 6% above the $68,257 national median for the same program (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). One year after graduating, a later class (2018-20 graduates, measured 2020-21) earned a median $54,779; the two figures describe different graduates, not one class's growth. Graduates who borrowed took out a median $20,833 in federal loans at this college (about $221 a month on a 10-year plan), and had $25,000 in total federal debt including other colleges attended (same degree level). The figure is reported for all 2 campuses that share Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's federal aid ID.
- Which programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education have the highest graduate earnings?
- Among the 6 programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education with a federal earnings figure from at least 30 graduates, the highest medians four years after graduating were Nursing (RN), bachelor's ($89,673); Teacher Education (by subject), master's ($77,641); and Business Administration, bachelor's ($72,343) (2017-19 graduates, measured 2022-23, College Scorecard). That order is one federal measure, not a ranking of program quality: earnings reflect the field and where graduates go to work as well as the program.
Fields this college awarded credentials in
All 11 fields Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 43 | Graduate (15 graduate · 28 bachelor's) |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | 41 | Graduate (7 graduate · 23 bachelor's · 8 associate · 3 certificate) |
| Psychology, General | 21 | Bachelor's |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 18 | Graduate |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 7 | Associate's |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | Graduate |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | 3 | Graduate |
| Economics | 1 | Graduate |
| Homeland Security | 1 | Bachelor's |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 | Bachelor's |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 1 | Graduate |
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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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