Kirkland, WA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 88% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 556 | 518 | 190 | 93% |
| 2020 | 498 | 462 | 159 | 93% |
| 2021 | 473 | 454 | 165 | 96% |
| 2022 | 383 | 361 | 156 | 94% |
| 2023 | 586 | 516 | 152 | 88% |
Fall 2023 applicants
333 of 368 women and 183 of 217 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Northwest University has an acceptance rate of 88% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 516 of 586 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
586 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 152 enrolled.
No. Northwest University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 93% to 88% — it has become more selective.