Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Private nonprofit four-year university in Kirkland, WA that costs an average of $31,325 a year after financial aid and graduates 36% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$31,325
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
36%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$61,237

Private nonprofitLarge suburb405 undergraduates

Cost of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Total cost of attendance (per year)$37,710
Tuition and fees, in-state$15,561
Books and supplies$792
Average net price after aid$31,325

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$27,539
$30,001–48,000$30,740
$48,001–75,000$27,044
$75,001–110,000$36,122
$110,001+$37,282

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate36%
First-year retention50%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$48,739
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$61,237
Rank in Washington (earnings)22nd of 27 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,500
Typical monthly loan payment$244 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants18%
Students with federal loans18%

Majors and programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (9)

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Theological and Ministerial Studies7——

Associate's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities20——
Theological and Ministerial Studies24——

Master's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas12$71,132$20,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations22$69,870—
International/Globalization Studies16$55,914—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions28$50,420$41,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies24$46,203$32,379
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology6——
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing4——

Graduate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Economics1——
International/Globalization Studies———
Theological and Ministerial Studies2——

Similar colleges in Washington

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Faith International UniversityTacoma$22,817—$57,111
Northwest UniversityKirkland$22,07183%$61,237
Heritage UniversityToppenish$10,747—$58,279
City University of SeattleSeattle——$66,765
Saint Martin's UniversityLacey$25,47290%$70,376
Walla Walla UniversityCollege Place$27,786—$67,140
Whitman CollegeWalla Walla$29,48638%$70,813
University of Puget SoundTacoma$32,50772%$71,918

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About Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationKirkland, WA
SettingLarge suburb
Undergraduates405
Student-to-faculty ratio27 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitenorthwestu.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $37,710 a year (tuition and fees: $15,561). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $31,325 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $27,539.

How much do Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $61,237 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 22nd of 27 similar colleges in Washington. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($88,881 a year after graduation).

What is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's graduation rate?

36% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 50% of first-year students return for a second year.