Northwest University Admission
Application Fee
$30
Graduate Application Fee
$30
Acceptance Rate
88.05%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
29.07%
Freshmen Enrollment
156
SAT Scores
1,200
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 383 students have applied and 361 students have allowed to admit to Northwest University (Acceptance rate: 94.26%). Northwest's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 43.21 % where 156 students have finally enrolled out of 361 admitted students.
Northwest acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as The Evergreen State College and Pacific Lutheran University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 88.34%).
Northwest enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 19.33%).
How to Apply to Northwest University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Northwest. Northwest offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | www.northwestu.edu/home |
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Online Application | https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply/ |
Financial Aid | www.northwestu.edu/financialaid/ |
Net Price Calculator | www.northwestu.edu/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
Veterans Tuition | eagle.northwestu.edu/departments/veterans/ |
Athletic | www.northwestu.edu/about/student_consumer_information/ |
Disability Service | eagle.northwestu.edu/departments/student-development/student-life/disability-accommodation/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Northwest and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Northwest University is 1,200 and the average ACT score is 25. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Northwest University is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,157). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Northwest University | 1,200 | 25 |
Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,157 | 25 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington | 1,180 | 74 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Northwest University, 39 students submitted SAT scores (28% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,200 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 605 | 685 |
Mathematics | 510 | 570 | 635 |
Total | 1,050 | 1,175 | 1,320 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Northwest University, 10 students submitted ACT scores (7% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Washington. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 22 | 27 | 30 |
English | 20 | 24 | 30 |
Mathematics | 18 | 23 | 25 |
Northwest Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Northwest University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
4 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |