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Northwest University

Northwest University
5520 108th Avenue, NE
Kirkland, WA 98033


Fax number: (425) 889-5224
Website: https://www.northwestu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 425 669-3781 3781
800 669-3781 3781 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: August 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment very important
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 98%
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1055 - 1300
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 28%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 7%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 427
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 405
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 20%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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