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2020–2021 ACADEMIC YEAR
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS
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God has placed within you untold possibility: gifts, talents, and dreams just waiting to come to life.
At Northwest University, all of our efforts are focused on helping you discover, refine, and unleash them. Here, you’ll find faculty and staff dedicated to your success. An academic experience that is Christ-centered. And a community you will never forget.
C H R I ST- C E NTER ED E X P ER I EN CE At NU, your spiritual growth is at the core of our efforts. Here, you’ll find a Christ-centered university where faith is deeply integrated into your educational experience. The classes, professors, worship experiences— even the friends you make—will all help to shape you into the image of Christ and fully express your God-given calling.
CHALLE NGING ACAD E MICS NU is accredited at the highest institutional level. Our classes are not easy, but excellence never is. Our commitment to excellence means that we maintain a very high standard for our faculty members and classrooms. At Northwest, we keep class sizes small. Our expert professors will engage your intellect and challenge you with new ideas. Their doors are open. Their hearts are open. And they’ll become an inspiring and significant part of your university experience.
CA R EER - R EA DY SK I L L S Graduates of NU hit the ground running when they enter the workforce. Our students train with industry standard equipment, take part in life-changing internships, join a strong network of successful alumni, and more. Once you graduate, you’ll realize that you have been prepared for more than a career; you’ve been prepared to make your mark in the world.
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WE LC OM I NG CO M M UN IT Y Something happens when you leave home for the first time and move into one of our residence halls. You might enter with a little trepidation, but not for long. You study together. You play together. You pray together. And—before you know it—you begin to realize something: This isn’t just a university. This is your home.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Student Government Residence Life Student Magazine Drama Productions Intramural Sports Campus Ministries Worship Teams Symphony Orchestra Northwest Choralons Bible Studies Varsity Sports Eagle Fitness Center
O UTSTA N DIN G ATHL ETICS Northwest University competes in the Cascade Collegiate Conference of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Our varsity sports include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, track and field, and cross-country. Our women’s soccer team has won league championships. As proud as we are of accomplishments like this, we’re even more proud of our athletes themselves. They are champions of character who have been recognized by the NAIA as Athletes of the Year for their sportsmanship and talent.
SPORTS AT NU Men’s and Women’s Soccer Men’s and Women’s Basketball Women’s Volleyball Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Women’s Softball
Talent Shows Adventure Recreation Life Groups Improv Jazz Ensemble Local Outreach International Missions Student Activities Student Senate Eagle Spirit Debate Clubs and Organizations
S R O MAJ We offer over 70 academic programs, each one designed to uniquely prepare you for your chosen field. For a complete list of majors, minors, and concentrations, visit northwestu.edu/programs. BUSINESS DEGREES
EDUCATION DEGREES
Accounting Business Administration Business Marketing Finance* International Business Management Marketing • Digital Marketing • General Marketing • Professional Sales*
Educational Studies • Community Programming • Instructional Technology • International Education Elementary Education • English • English Language Learner (ELL) • Humanities • Mathematics • Science • Special Education Secondary Education • Biology • English and Language Arts • English Language Learners (ELL) • Health and Fitness • Mathematics • Music Endorsement • Social Studies • Theatre Arts
COMMUNICATION, ENGLISH, AND HUMANITIES DEGREES Communication Studies • Dramatic Studies • Human Communication • Media and Society • Strategic Communications English • Literature • TESOL • Writing History and Politics • American Studies Public Policy • American Studies Strategic Communication Interdisciplinary Studies Pre-Law*
MINISTRY DEGREES Biblical Languages* Biblical Literature Biblical Studies Children and Family Ministries Church and Ministry Leadership General Ministries Global Development* Intercultural Studies
S T C A F K C I U Q Total enrollment: 2,409
(across multiple campuses and online)
Student-faculty ratio: 11:1 Students living on campus: 60%
• Africa Studies • Asia Studies • Cross-Cultural Studies • First Nations Ministry • Latin American Studies • Middle East Studies • Urban Ministry Media Ministry* Pastoral Care* Youth and Family Ministries
MUSIC DEGREES Contemporary Music Industry • Producer • Recording Arts Technology Music Music Industry Business
PSYCHOLOGY DEGREES Psychology • Counseling • Cultural Psychology • General Psychology • Marriage and Family • Organizational Behavior • Research
SCIENCE, HEALTH, AND MATH DEGREES Biology • Animal Biology • General Science
• Pre-Health • Pre-Medicine Chemistry* Environmental Science • Environmental Education • Environmental Policy • Natural Science Exercise Science Health Science (AA) Mathematics Military Science and Leadership* Molecular and Cellular Biology Nursing
TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA, AND DESIGN DEGREES Audio Production Computer Science (Anticipated Fall 2021) Contemporary Music Industry • Producer • Recording Arts Technology Data Science (Anticipated Fall 2021) Video Production • Animation and Motion Video • Live and Live Action Video User Experience Design
*Minor
Miles to downtown Seattle: 10 Kirkland campus acres: 56 Nearby coffee shops: 30+ Number of majors and minors: 70+
Year founded: 1934
Students receiving financial aid and scholarships: 95%
Varsity sports: 10
Restaurants in Kirkland: 250
T S O C R OU INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE When it comes to a private university education, the first question that most students ask is: What will it cost me? At NU, we deliver exceptional value. Education is an investment that pays dividends throughout your life. You’ll thrive with excellent academics, spiritual vitality, and a location that is unmatched in career development and breathtaking beauty. We recognize that you are making an investment in your future. In return, we are dedicated to providing the resources you need to make your education affordable.
HOW TO FUND YOUR EDUCATION At NU, a quality Christian education is made more affordable by a variety of grants, scholarships, and loans. Let us put together a financial aid package just for you.
SCHOLARSHIPS
NEED-BASED AID
Academic Music Athletic Leadership President’s
NU Grant Work Study Loans Federal Grants State Grants
COSTS COMPARED TO OTHER PRIVATE UNIVERSITIES IN THE AREA
$59,415
$59,484
HOUSEHOLD INCOME DISTRIBUTION FOR 2020–2021 STUDENTS RECEIVING FINANCIAL AID
$0–$39,999
9%
7%
Unreported
$42,920
Northwest University
Local Private University 1
26%
36%
$40,000– $79,999
$120,000– $159,999
Local Private University 2
Costs include tuition and room and board for 2020–2021. Prices do not reflect student fees, books, personal expenses, etc.
22 %
$80,000–$119,999
S I M AD
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
□ Application
November 15–Early Action
□ Biographical Essay
January 15–Early Action II
□ Official High School Transcript
February 15–Priority Financial Aid
□ Official SAT or ACT Scores
May 1–Priority Confirmation
SAT Code: 4541 | ACT Code: 4466* *SAT and ACT scores are optional. They are not required for admission.
□ Transcripts From All Colleges Attended □ $30 Application Fee
CONTACT US TODAY! 800-669-3781 | admissions@northwestu.edu northwestu.edu/admissions
ENDLESS OPPORTUNITIES We are surrounded by companies that have changed the world. Our 56-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, voted by Money magazine as the Fifth Best Place to Live in the U.S. This means access to internships while getting your degree, excellent employment options, and strategic alumni connections once you graduate. Not only that, students can participate in boundless recreational activities in the great Pacific Northwest. VISIT US AND RECEIVE A $500 SCHOLARSHIP! Now that you know a little bit about us, we’d like to get to know you. Schedule a visit to our campus, and we’ll say “thanks” with a $500 scholarship. We look forward to meeting you! Sign up at northwestu.edu/visit.