Christian college
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Assemblies of God and Pentecostal
Real cost
Average price after aid $35,671 a year
Median debt at graduation: $20,891 (all students)
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.27 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,884
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $40,568 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,187 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 43% · Women 57% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 36% |
| Total students | 1,343 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $35,671 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $40,568 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $20,891 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 50% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 45% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 47% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 66% |
| First-year retention | 50% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $54,914 |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 18% |
Value index: 47 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Business administration | |
| Teacher education | |
| Public relations | |
| Psychology | |
| Theology |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Criminal justice, General studies, Homeland Security.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Theology and religious studies | |
| Business | |
| Psychology | |
| Interdisciplinary studies | |
| Criminal justice and security |
Campus facts
| Setting | Suburb |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 45% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 20% |
| Students per faculty member | 27 to 1 |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA)About 15 miles away |
| Town population | 92,621Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | SeattleAbout 8 miles away |
| Typical weather | 42°F in January · 67°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Seattle Sand Pt Wsfo, WA, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.74 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.74 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education a Christian college?
- Yes. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a Christian college.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 487603
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Assemblies of God Church
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