More selective than 53% of Washington colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
19% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 5% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Northwest University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Northwest University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Northwest University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 700 |
| SAT math | 500 | 650 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1350 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Northwest University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 83% | 540–700 | 500–650 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 88% | 520–660 | 520–665 | 24–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Northwest University compared with other Washington colleges?
Northwest University has the 9th-lowest acceptance rate of 18 Washington colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Seattle University | 77% | 76% | $34,662 |
| 6 | Pacific Lutheran University | 78% | 69% | $19,589 |
| 7 | Gonzaga University | 82% | 86% | $35,119 |
| 8 | University of Washington-Tacoma Campus | 83% | 63% | $10,163 |
| 9 | Northwest University | 83% | 71% | $22,288 |
| 10 | Seattle Pacific University | 83% | 62% | $24,488 |
| 11 | Washington State University | 87% | 61% | $14,971 |
| 12 | Whitworth University | 90% | 71% | $26,534 |
| 13 | Saint Martin's University | 90% | 52% | $28,119 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Washington colleges →
Who enrolls at Northwest University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Northwest University admissions questions
What is the Northwest University acceptance rate?
Northwest University accepts 83% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 516 of 586 applicants were admitted.
Does Northwest University require the SAT or ACT?
Northwest University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 19% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Northwest University?
The middle 50% of Northwest University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1350 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Northwest University?
29% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (152 of 516).
Is Northwest University getting harder to get into?
Northwest University accepted 83% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 88% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Northwest University overview