School Notes Overview:
- Northwest University provides, in a distinctly evangelical Christian environment, quality education to prepare students for service and leadership. The university experience should develop the whole person through general studies integrated with biblical knowledge; include professional and vocational skills in the student’s preparation for service in the world; help to fulfill the Great Commission and to propagate the historic faith of the sponsoring church.
School Overview:
Northwest University
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| County | King County, WA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges I | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,051 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 102 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 104 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 3 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 1,260 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 724 students | |
| Tuition | $22,360/year | |
| Tuition Notes | Residence Hall Room | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 90% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 35% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,109 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $4,029 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 80% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $5,650 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 59% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $2,295 | |
School Notes:
- Northwest University offers programs for undergraduates, adult learners, and graduate students through the six divisions listed at left. Each of these divisions has internship opportunities available, for hands-on, practical experience in one's chosen field.
- Northwest University has over 50 academic programs to choose from. Browse the list below to find out more, or check out the Course Descriptions for details on specific course areas. The graduate programs offered by Northwest University are in the areas of Psychology, Business, Education, and Ministry.
- The campus is a semi-wooded tract of fifty-six acres overlooking Lake Washington and the city of Seattle. A view of the snow-clad Olympics graces the skyline to the west.
- Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International.
- Profile last updated: 07/07/2010.
In the News:
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Another opening for a boys basketball coach (Everett Herald)
posted on June 3, 2011 at 07:26:10 am
The Edmonds School District filled one opening for a high school boys basketball coach this week. Now it has another. Todd Rubin has resigned as the head coach at Edmonds-Woodway. He accepted a position as an assistant coach at Northwest University in Kirkland. -
Edmonds-Woodway basketball coach steps down (Everett Herald)
posted on June 2, 2011 at 06:14:13 pm
Todd Rubin has resigned as the boys basketball coach at Edmonds-Woodway High School. Rubin accepted a position as an assistant coach at Northwest University in Kirkland. -
Northwest University announces first head softball coach | Sports brief (Kirkland Reporter)
posted on May 19, 2011 at 04:27:38 pm
Northwest University made another step toward it's first ever softball team, announcing John Bacon as the team's head coach. He will begin in December 2011 and begin recruiting for the team which will join the Cascade Collegiate Conference in the spring of 2013. -
Singer Barry McGuire Receives Honorary Degree (Christian News Wire)
posted on March 23, 2011 at 08:31:47 pm
KIRKLAND, Wash., March 23, 2011 / Christian Newswire / -- Christian musician Barry McGuire received an honorary doctoral degree from Northwest University on Friday, March 19, to recognize him for half a century of worldwide musical influence. -
Northwest University athletes named to All-League team (Kirkland Reporter)
posted on March 2, 2011 at 07:33:05 pm
Two local members of the Northwest University men's basketball team were named to the Cascade Conference All-league team.
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