Northwest University

Northwest University, also known as NU, is a Christian co-educational institution located in Kirkland, Washington, USA. NU was established in the year 1934 and was started as a Bible Institute by the Northwest Ministry Network of the Assemblies of God. NU is spread across an area of 54 acres. The University offers associate's, bachelor's and master’s degrees in several subjects from various fields of study. The University operates several schools and colleges which include:

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
• College of Social & Behavioral Sciences
• School of Education
• School of Nursing

NU has an active campus life. There are several student clubs and organizations operated in the campus. The Student's Activity Council, Student Ministry are some of the associations which govern the various activities of the students in campus. The councils organize several musical concerts and leadership programs in the campus.

Northwest University Highlights

Where Northwest University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in music, therapy and counseling, and conservation and resource management.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Large number of students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• ROTC
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Northwest University was 1,259 in 2007 (1,174 full-time equivalent).

About 34% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 66% of the class.

Undergrads are 90% of enrolled students and graduate students are 10%.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Northwest University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Northwest University provides on-campus housing for 650 of its 1,174 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Northwest University Athletics

Northwest University is in the Cascade Collegiate Conference for major sports.

Northwest University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 41 male students received the aid (men were 54% of those receiving aid) and 35 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 46% of students receiving such aid) .

Northwest University Admissions (2007)

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