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Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Religious affiliation Protestant
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Kirkland, Washington, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 17-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Washington is 16-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Washington state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 73% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Washington is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,970

Cost of attendance at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $5,771
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$11,970

Cost of attendance at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average $11,857
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education received on average $4,807 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,807
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 33 46% $4,977 $164,234
Other Federal Grant 33 46% $4,977 $164,234
State Grant/Scholarships 4 6% $10,280 $41,121
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 10% $880 $6,162
Total Grant & Scholarships 44 61% $4,807 $211,517

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education students is 41.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 41.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 40.9%.

41.3%

  • white 46.8% 22 students
  • unknown 40.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 18.2% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 42.9% 3 students

Service Offerings

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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