Northwest University Transfer and Admissions Information

Private

4 year
753

Full + Part time Students
1:10

Faculty to Student Ratio
40%

Transfer Student Ratio
$18.9K

Avg. Financial Aid

Northwest University is a Christian university located in Kirkland, Washington. Nearly 1,500 students are pursuing undergraduate and graduate degrees on campus and online. Northwest offers more than 75 majors and programs including Nursing, Education, Business, Psychology, Communication, and Christian ministry. Recently, NU launched the Creatio Center for Technology, Media, and Design, which houses future-oriented programs like UX Design, Audio Production, Compute Science, and more. Average class size at NU is 17 students, allowing for personal interaction and connection with professors. Everything about Northwest University is rooted in faith, providing students with opportunities to grow spiritually in tandem with their academic growth.

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Overview

Founded	1934
Total Faculty	75
Full-Time Undergraduate	735
Part-Time Undergraduate	18
Application Acceptance Rate	90%
Transfer Students	294
Programs	43 Programs
Courses	673 Courses
Equivalencies	773 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$34,500
Out-of-State Tuition	$34,500
Books and Supplies	$1,000
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	90%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,353
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	96%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$11,576

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Types of aid available: Academic scholarships, Talent scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Tuition Credits. For more information about financial aid, please visit www.northwestu.edu/financialaid or call 425.889.5210.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

Yes
Transfer Applications Received:

251
Transfer Applications Accepted:

183
Percentage Accepted:

73%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

94

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Summer Semester	May 1
Fall Semester	August 1
Spring Semester	August 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

2.3
Official Transcripts:

High school and College transcripts. The High school transcript is not required for students who have completed 30 semester or 45 quarter college credits.
SAT Scores:

The SAT/ACT requirement can be waived for a student who has completed 20 semester or 30 quarter college credits. However, we recommend that students submit a score if possible because it may assist for financial aid purposes.
Letters of Recommendation:

Reference forms completed by a pastor and Christian Friend
Essay:

Biographical essay, minimum of one page, single spaced
Application Fee:

$30.00
Interview:

No
Other Requirements:

Adherence to Northwest University's lifestyle standards.
Apply Here:

www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply.php

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Courses must be graded a C- or better to transfer. Courses graded as Pass/Satisfactory need to be determined to have been at a C- level or higher in order for them to transfer. Some academic departments require higher grades than a C- to transfer.
Credits (Min/Max):

Courses from two-year colleges are limited to 60 semester credits.
Transfer Policy Document:

Transfer Guide.PDF

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Welcome to Northwest University, home of the eagles! On campus we are a learning community grounded in spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need. Northwest is where faith meets learning and community.

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