Northwest University
Admissions
Interested in attending Northwest University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwest University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Northwest University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwest University accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 585 people applied and 516 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Northwest University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 21% ended up enrolling at Northwest University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Northwest University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Northwest University considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Important
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Standardized Test Scores
- Volunteer Work
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northwest University?
Grades
Students who recently attended Northwest University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Northwest University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Northwest University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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