| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Can I get into Northwest University? The school has a 97% acceptance rate. Last year, 457 out of 469 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 challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 50 percent. Northwest University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 43% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 560 |
| SAT Math 25th | 530 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1090 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 680 |
| SAT Math 75th | 620 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1300 |
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Northwest University?
Northwest University typically requires applicants to be in the top 43 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1090 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 985. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1195 out of 1600. A competitive SAT score is critical as 77 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.
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1300 and Above | Good | >98% |
| 1195 to 1300 | Avg + | 97%-98% |
| 1090 to 1195 | Avg - | 95%-97% |
| 985 to 1090 | Reach | 92%-95% |
| Less than 985 | Low | <92% |
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 18 |
| ACT Math 25th | 18 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 19 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 27 |
| ACT Math 75th | 26 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 26 |
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 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. 34 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Northwest University.
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 26 and Above | Good | >98% |
| 22 to 26 | Avg + | 97%-98% |
| 19 to 22 | Avg - | 95%-97% |
| 16 to 19 | Reach | 93%-95% |
| Less than 16 | Low | <93% |
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. 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 97% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 346 | 123 | 469 |
| Accepted | 336 | 121 | 457 |
| Acceptance Rate | 97% | 98% | 97% |
| Enrolled | 128 | 69 | 197 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 38% | 57% | 43% |
Applicants have 142 days left until the Fall 2019 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2019.
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 |
|---|---|
| May 4 | May 17 |
| Jun 1 | Jul 10 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Apr 13 | Apr 23 |
| Jun 8 | Jun 18 |
| Jul 13 | Jul 23 |
What are the requirements for admission to Northwest University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| 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 |
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236133 IPEDS survey data for Northwest University.
