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NU QUICK VIEW Undergraduate Admissions

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 • General Science • Pre-Health • Pre-Medicine • Pre-Vet 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 Information Technology 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 International Business Management Marketing Mathematics Media Ministry* Military Science and Leadership* Molecular and Cellular Biology Music Music Education

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 Religion and Philosophy Secondary Education • Biology • English and Language Arts • English Language Learners (ELL) • Health and Fitness • Mathematics • Physics • Social Studies • Theatre Arts Youth and Family Ministries *Minor

QUICK FACTS Total enrollment: 2,343 (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 2018–2019 ANNUAL COST OF ATTENDANCE* $54,276

$56,073

$39,730

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.