Student Population Overview
Northwest University educates a diverse community of 1,128 students, with 786 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 342 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
1,128
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Northwest University has a predominantly full-time student body with 75% of students being full-time and 25% being part-time, totaling 1,128 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
75% Full-Time
25% Part-Time
843
Full-Time Students
156
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
70% Undergraduate
30% Graduate
786
Undergraduate
342
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Northwest University, the majority of students fall in the 20-21 age range with 253 students, but also includes 4 students in the Under 18 range, 243 students in the 18-19 range, 125 students in the 22-24 range, 54 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 257 students in the 25+ age group, with 8 in the 20-21 category, 55 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Northwest University has more women than men with 515 female students and 271 male students enrolled.
Men
271
24%
Women
515
46%
Geographic Origin
Northwest University has 81% (120 students) from in-state Washington, 17% (25 students) from out-of-state, and 3% (4 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
149
New students this year
Campus Location
Kirkland, Washington
Suburb: Large