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Northwest University is located in a large suburb, in Kirkland, Washington. The school is officially a Assemblies of God Church school. Northwest University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Northwest University is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study music, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
The admissions department at Northwest University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 480 to 590 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 1,260 students (1,196 full-time equivalent).
Northwest University has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Northwest University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Cascade Collegiate Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Mission of Northwest College is to provide, in a distinctly evangelical Christian environment, quality education to prepare students for service and leadership The college experience should ò Develop the whole person through general studies integrated with biblical knowledge; ò Include professional and vocational skills in the studentÆs preparation for service in the world; and ò Help to fulfill the Great Commission and to propagate the historic faith of the sponsoring church, which is the Assemblies of God."
More complete details are provided below.
Northwest University
5520 108th Ave NE
Kirkland, WA 98083-0579
General Phone: (425) 822-8266
Admissions Phone: (800) 669-3781
Financial Aid Phone: (425) 822-8266
http://www.northwestu.edu
Northwest University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 68 | business administration, business management, marketing studies, accounting and finance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 49 | theology and religious vocations, bible studies, missionary studies, philosophy and religious studies, religious education, religious music, Christian studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 39 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 34 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, ESL instruction, music teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 26 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | English, history, interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and sciences, political science and government |
| Media | 16 | organizational communications, communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 6 | environmental science |
| Music | 6 | music theory and composition, music management |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Northwest University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 239 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 18 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 2 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 2 | 2 |
In 2005, Northwest University had a total enrollment of 1,260 students (1,196 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 75% |
| Oregon | 8% |
| California | 6% |
| Montana | 4% |
| Alaska | 3% |
| Idaho | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Northwest University offers campus housing for 724 of its 1,196 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Kirkland, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 396 | 391 | 99% | 205 | 52% |
| Men | 139 | 137 | 99% | 73 | 53% |
| Women | 257 | 254 | 99% | 132 | 52% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 81% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 669-3781
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,944 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,944 |
| Room and board | $ 6,510 |
| Books and supplies | $ 880 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
Northwest University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 378300)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (425) 822-8266
Northwest University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $72,965 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $71,973 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $67,070 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $47,229 | 9 | $43,504 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 6 | $41,940 | 9 | $40,793 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $49,928 | 20 | $41,661 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Track | Cascade Collegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 34 | 34 | 68 |
| Basketball | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Track | 1 | 13 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 18 | 11 | 29 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Marketing, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Organizational Communication, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music Theory and Composition
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Christian Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northwest University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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