Northwest University
Kirkland, Washington · Private
Northwest University admitted 89% of 608 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1080–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 63% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Northwest University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($30 for international applicants), and Northwest University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Northwest University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Northwest University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
What admissions weighs
How Northwest University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Essay
- Religion
Important
- Course rigor
- Character
Considered
- Test scores
- Activities
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
Not considered
- Class rank
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- State residency
- Work experience
- Showing interest
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.47 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $50,847 a year. After grants, students paid $25,917 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Northwest University’s acceptance rate?
Northwest University admitted 89% of applicants: 539 of 608 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Northwest University’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 15, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1080 to 1270, with a median around 1160. A score at or above 1160 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Northwest University’s application fee?
The application is free for U.S. applicants ($30 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Northwest University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
Does Northwest University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Northwest University asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one faith statement, up to 800 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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