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DISCOVER NU
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.
REAL FAITH
CHALLENGING ACADEMICS
ENGAGING FACULTY
At NU, your spiritual growth is at the core of our efforts. Here, you’ll find a Christcentered 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.
You aren’t just looking for an education—you’re looking for an exceptional one. At NU, we are accredited at the highest institutional level. Our classes are not easy, but excellence never is. 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.
At most colleges, you don’t spend much time with your professors. Here, we keep class sizes small. Our distinguished faculty 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.
WELCOMING COMMUNITY
OUTSTANDING ATHLETICS
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.
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.
WAYS TO GET INVOLVED Student Government
Talent Shows
Residence Life
Adventure Recreation
Student Magazine
Life Groups
Drama Productions
Improv
Intramural Sports
Jazz Ensemble
Campus Ministries
Local Outreach
Worship Teams
International Missions
Symphony Orchestra
Student Activities
Northwest Choralons
Student Senate
Men’s and Women’s Soccer
Bible Studies
Eagle Spirit
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Varsity Sports
Debate
Women’s Volleyball
Eagle Fitness Center
Clubs and Organizations
Men’s and Women’s Track and Field
SPORTS AT NU
Men’s and Women’s Cross-Country Women’s Softball
PRACTICAL MAJORS 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. Accounting Audio Production* Biblical Languages* Biblical Literature Biology • Animal Biology • General Science • Pre-Health • Pre-Medicine Business Administration Chemistry* Children and Family Ministries Communication Studies • Communication for Business • Dramatic Studies • Human Communication • Media and Society Contemporary Music Industry • Performer Track • Producer Track • Recording Arts Technology Track Educational Studies Elementary Education • English • Humanities • Mathematics • Science English • Literature • TESOL • Writing
Environmental Science Exercise Science Finance* General Ministries Global Studies* Health Science (AA) History Intercultural Studies • Africa Studies • Asia Studies • Cross-Cultural Studies • First Nations Ministry • Latin American Studies • Middle East Studies • University Ministry • Urban Ministries Interdisciplinary Studies • Legal Studies • Multiple Areas • Political Science • Single Area Management Marketing Mathematics Media Ministry* Military Science and Leadership* Molecular and Cellular Biology Music Music Industry Business Music Ministry Nursing
Organizational Leadership Pastoral Care* Pastoral Ministries • Children and Family Ministries • Church and Ministry Leadership • General Ministries • Youth and Family Ministries Political Science Pre-Law* Professional Sales* Psychology • Counseling • Cultural Psychology • General Psychology • Marriage and Family • Organizational Behavior Secondary Education • Biology • English and Language Arts • English Language Learners (ELL) • Health and Fitness • Mathematics • Music • Physics • Social Studies • Theatre Arts User Experience Design (Coming Fall 2020) Youth and Family Ministries *Minor
QUICK FACTS Total enrollment: 2,457 (across multiple campuses and online)
Student-faculty ratio: 12:1 Students living on campus: 60%
Kirkland campus acres: 56 Nearby coffee shops: 30+ Number of majors and minors: 70+
Year founded: 1934
Students receiving financial aid and scholarships: 98%
Varsity sports: 10
Restaurants in Kirkland: 250
Miles to downtown Seattle: 10
INVESTING IN YOUR FUTURE
HOW TO FUND YOUR EDUCATION
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.
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.
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.
SCHOLARSHIPS
NEED-BASED AID
Academic
NU Grant
Music
Work Study
Athletic
Loans
Leadership
Federal Grants
President’s
State Grants
OUR TOTAL COST IS SMALLER
THAN IT APPEARS 2019–2020 ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE* $54,276
$56,073
$41,500
Northwest University
AVERAGE FINANCIAL AID AWARDED LAST YEAR: $27,026
68%
Local Private University 1
Local Private University 2
*Includes only tuition and room and board.
Average Aid Awarded
32%
Remaining Amount
* Includes federal, state, and institutional scholarships and loans.
ADMISSIONS INFO ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
□ Application
November 15 – Early Action
□ Biographical Essay
December 1 – Priority Financial Aid
□ Official High School Transcript
January 15 – Early Action II
□ Official SAT or ACT Scores
May 1 – Priority Confirmation
SAT Code: 4541 | ACT Code: 4466 □ Transcripts From All Colleges Attended □ $30 Application Fee
CONTACT US TODAY! northwestu.edu/admissions
800-669-3781
admissions@northwestu.edu
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INSPIRING LOCATION
Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington, voted by Money magazine as the Fifth Best Place to Live in the U.S. Our location combines big-city amenities with small-town charm, and we are surrounded by companies that have changed the world. These same companies become excellent opportunities for employment once you graduate. 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.