Applying to Northwest

Acceptance Rate	SAT 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 29.07%. 217 men and 368 women applied to Northwest and 182 men and 331 women students were accepted.

Among them, 67 men and 83 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
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	586	217	368	0	0
Admitted	516	182	331	0	0
Enrolled	150	67	83	0	0
Acceptance Rate	88.05%	83.87%	89.95%	-	-
Yield	29.07%	36.81%	25.08%	-	-

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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25^th percentile is 520. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 665 and 25^th percentile is 520 .

The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75^th percentile score of 29 and 25^th 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: 1,123, ACT: 23 - private (not-for-profit) master's college and university with medium programs).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at Northwest
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	1040	1200	1325
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	520	600	660
SAT Math	520	600	665
ACT Composite	24	25	29
ACT Math	18	27	28
ACT English	17	24	31

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Northwest University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not 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 Policy	No
Undergraduate Application Fees	$30
Graduate Application Fees	$30
Admission Information	www.northwestu.edu/home
Online Application	https://www.northwestu.edu/admissions/apply/
Calendar System	Semester
Course for High School Students	Not Offered
Credits Accepted	Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	1-Year Certificate, 2-Years Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Doctoral (Research)

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