Northwest University

Kirkland, WA · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

1040–1350

Median ~1200

Acceptance rate

83%

Enrollment

645

ACT middle 50%

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What the numbers say about Northwest University

The reported middle 50% spans 310 points, from 1040 to 1350. A planning score near or above 1390 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The reported section midpoints are 560 Reading and Writing and 540 Math. Use the lower section as the first place to look for recoverable points in your own score split.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 83% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 71% completion rate and $54,914 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

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Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$36,035

Tuition (out-of-state)

$36,035

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$54,914

4-year completion rate (150% time)

71%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 1040 and 1350. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1390 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1350 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1200 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
1040 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to Northwest University's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Iowa State University	Ames, IA	1120–1360	89%
University of Iowa	Iowa City, IA	1130–1330	84%
Old Dominion University	Norfolk, VA	1100–1280	90%
University of Missouri-Kansas City	Kansas City, MO	1290–1550	72%
University of Missouri-St Louis	Saint Louis, MO	1060–1290	63%
Samford University	Birmingham, AL	1070–1250	82%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for Northwest University?

Northwest University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 1040–1350, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1390 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is Northwest University's acceptance rate?

Northwest University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 83%.

How much does it cost to attend Northwest University?

Published tuition is approximately $36,035 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is Northwest University test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Northwest University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.northwestu.edu

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