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NU QUICK VIEW Undergraduate Admissions

WHY NORTHWEST UNIVERSITY? There are lots of great great reasons reasons to choose NU. We list list several several of them here to provide provide aa brief brief overview of all that that we we have have to offer. But But words words will will never never communicate the the richness richness of of our university university experience. experience. For For that, you’ll you’ll just just have have to to visit. visit.

We’d be glad to arrange arrange aa campus tour and and hope hope to to meet meet you soon.

Quick Facts Year founded Undergrad enrollment Graduate enrollment Student-faculty ratio Average class size Mascot School colors Average HS GPA Average SAT score Average ACT score

1934 1,396 295 13:1 22 Eagle Blue and Gold 3.4 1590 23

FAITH THAT DEEPENS 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.

ACADEMICS THAT CHALLENGE You aren’t just looking for an education. You’re looking for an exceptional one. At NU, we are accredited at the highest 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.

FACULTY THAT ENGAGE 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 here.

A PLACE THAT WELCOMES 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 | Bible Studies | Improv Varsity Sports | Eagle Fitness Center | Talent Shows | KCNU Radio Station Choralons | Life Groups | Local Outreach | International Missions

ATHLETES THAT EXCEL Northwest University competes in the Cascade Northwest University offers: Collegiate Conference of the National Association • Men’s and Women’s Soccer of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Our varsity sports • Men’s and Women’s include soccer, volleyball, basketball, softball, track Basketball and field, and cross country. Last year, our women’s • Women’s Volleyball soccer team took the league championship. As • Men’s and Women’s proud as we are of accomplishments like this, Track and Field we’re even more proud of our athletes themselves.

• Men’s and Women’s They are champions of character who have been Cross Country recognized by the NAIA as Athletes of the Year for • Women’s Softball their sportsmanship and talent.

MAJORS THAT PREPARE 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 Business Administration Chemistry* Children and Family Ministries Communication - Communication & Preaching - Drama - Film Studies - Media Studies - Organizational Communication - Public Affairs - Rhetoric & Public Affairs Contemporary Music Industry - Producer Track - Recording Arts Technology - Performance Track Elementary Education - Humanities - Mathematics - Science English - Literature

- TESOL - Writing Environmental Science Finance* General Ministry General Studies Health Science History Interdisciplinary Studies - Single Area - Multiple-Area - Legal Studies - Political Science Intercultural Studies - African Studies - Asia Studies - Cross-Cultural Studies - First Nations Ministry - Latin American Studies - Linguistic Studies - Middle East Studies - University Ministry - Urban Ministries Mathematics Management Marketing Media Ministry* Military Science & Leadership*

Music Music Education Music Industry Business Music Ministry Nursing Pastoral Care* Pastoral Ministry Political Science Professional Sales* Psychology - Cultural Psychology - Counseling Psychology - General Psychology - Marriage & Family Studies - Organizational Behavior Religion & Philosophy Secondary Education - Biology - English & Language Arts - English Language Learners (ELL) - Health & Fitness - Mathematics - Social Studies - Theatre Arts Youth and Family Ministries *Minor

ADMISSIONS INFO Admission Requirements □□ □□ □□ □□

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Application Biographical Essay Official High School Transcript Official SAT or ACT scores [SAT Code: 4541, ACT Code: 4466] Official Transcripts from ALL colleges attended Pastoral Reference $30 application fee

Important Deadlines

• November 15 – Early Action • January 15 – Early Action • February 15 – Priority Financial Aid • May 1 – Priority Confirmation

Contact Us Today! northwestu.edu/admissions

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LOCATION Northwest University is located in Kirkland, Washington, just 10 miles east of Seattle. NU’s location combines big-city amenities with small-town charm.

Visit Us!

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! northwestu.edu/visit

Entertainment options within one hour from NU • Outlet malls • Ethnic restaurants • Movie theaters, including IMAX • Free Soda Friday at Jones Soda Co. • Concert venues • Alki Beach • Snowboarding/skiing • Theaters • Mariners, Seahawks, Sounders • Theo Chocolate factory • Experience Music Project On-Campus Attractions • Frisbee Golf course • Eagle Fitness Center • Aerie coffee shop • Award-winning musical groups • Tennis Courts • Beach Volleyball Court

Gasworks park is located just several miles from campus on the north side of Lake Union.