Northwest University Admission Requirements

Q: Does Northwest University prefer SAT or ACT?

85% of students submit their SAT scores to Northwest University. 28% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Northwest University?

95% of those who apply are granted admission to Northwest University. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Northwest University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1220. 85% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Northwest University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 28% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Kirkland, Washington

Chances of getting into Northwest University

Acceptance Rate

95.2%

Admission Difficulty for Northwest University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

How hard is it to get into Northwest University and can I get accepted? The school has a 95% acceptance rate ranking it #20 in Washington for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 477 out of 501 applicants were admitted making Northwest University an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 49 percent. Northwest University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Of those applicants who were admitted, 52% enrolled. With over half of admitted students enrolling, acceptance by Northwest University is a prized outcome for many students.

Northwest University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1030-1220

Applicants Submitting SAT

85%

SAT Scores for Northwest University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	520
SAT Math 25th	510
SAT Composite 25th	1030

SAT Scores for Northwest University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	630
SAT Math 75th	600
SAT Composite 75th	1220
Average SAT Score	1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Northwest University?

Northwest University typically requires applicants to be in the top 55 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 930. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1130 out of 1600. The school ranks #11 in Washington for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 85 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Northwest University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1220 and Above	Good	>97%
1125 to 1220	Avg +	95%-97%
1030 to 1125	Avg -	92%-95%
935 to 1030	Reach	87%-92%
Less than 935	Low	<87%

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Northwest University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

28%

ACT Scores for Northwest University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	20
ACT Math 25th	19
ACT Composite 25th	21

ACT Scores for Northwest University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	26
ACT Math 75th	25
ACT Composite 75th	26
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Northwest University?

Admission data indicates that Northwest University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #9 in Washington for highest average ACT composite score. 28 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Northwest University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Northwest University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>97%
23 to 26	Avg +	95%-97%
21 to 23	Avg -	93%-95%
19 to 21	Reach	89%-93%
Less than 19	Low	<89%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.46

Typical High School Grades

B+

You will need above average high school grades to get into Northwest University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Northwest University was 3.46 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #9 in Washington for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Northwest University accepts 95% of all applicants.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Northwest University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	33%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	23%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.50	15%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.25	12%	Avg -
2.75 to 3.00	14%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	3%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Northwest University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	372	129	501
Accepted	354	123	477
Acceptance Rate	95%	95%	95%
Enrolled	173	77	250
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	49%	63%	52%

Fall 2020 Application Deadline

Applications are Due

Aug 15, 2020

Days left to Apply

Applicants have 73 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2020.

Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to Northwest University before the Aug 15 application deadline.

SAT Test Date	Scores Available
Jun 6	Jul 15

ACT Test Date	Scores Available
Jun 13	Jun 23
Jul 18	Jul 28

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Northwest University and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Northwest University Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Required
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Northwest University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236133 IPEDS survey data for Northwest University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Northwest University prefer SAT or ACT?

85% of students submit their SAT scores to Northwest University. 28% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Northwest University?

95% of those who apply are granted admission to Northwest University. Admission competition is and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Northwest University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1030 and 1220. 85% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Northwest University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 26. 28% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.