Campus & Student Life at Northwest University

Home to about 838 undergraduates in 2020, Northwest University is a small, private university located in Kirkland, Washington. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Northwest University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwest University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwest University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Northwest University is Affiliated With the Assemblies of God Church Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Assemblies of God Church faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Assemblies of God Church Colleges and Universities.

Northwest University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwest University Disability Services.

Northwest University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Northwest University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwest University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwest University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Northwest University

Northwest University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Northwest University

Northwest University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 838 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 815 (97.3%). Part-time attendance was 23 (2.7%).

Northwest University is Ranked #1,492 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwest University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwest University #1492 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwest University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwest University Diversity Guide.

Northwest University Competes in the NIAA

Northwest University has a total of 139 student athletes, 58 men and 81 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwest University Athletics