Applying to Northwest

Acceptance RateSAT Median
88.05% 1,200
Northwest University's acceptance rate is 88.05% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 586 students applied and 516 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Northwest.
Northwest's acceptance rate places 11st out of 21 Washington colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,200 and the ACT score is 25 at Northwest. Northwest's SAT score ranks 9th out of 13 Washington colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Northwest, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northwest University is 88.05% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.46%. 217 men and 368 women applied to Northwest and 183 men and 333 women students were accepted.
Among them, 68 men and 84 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwest.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Northwest
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants58621736800
Admitted51618333300
Enrolled152688400
Acceptance Rate 88.05%84.33%90.49%--
Yield 29.46%37.16%25.23%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Northwest University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 29 students (19% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 8 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Northwest.
The median SAT score is 1,200 with 600 SAT EBRW and 600 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 665 and 25th percentile is 520 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 24 at Northwest. The median ACT math score is 27 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Northwest University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,129, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).
2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Northwest
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total104012001325
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing520600660
SAT Math520600665
ACT Composite242529
ACT Math182728
ACT English172431
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Northwest University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2023-24, total 152 first-year students enrolled in Northwest. The proportion of full-time students is 98.03% and part-time students is 1.97%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 44.74% and women students is 55.26%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Northwest.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Northwest
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total152688400
Full-time149678200
Part-time31200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Northwest. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwest University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Northwest Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $30 for undergraduate schools and $30 for graduate schools of Northwest University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northwest.
Admission Information for Applying to Northwest
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$30
Graduate Application Fees$30
Admission Informationwww.northwestu.edu/home
Online Applicationhttps://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Course for High School StudentsNot Offered
Credits AcceptedCredits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)
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