Enrollment Growth Marks an Exciting Start to the Academic Year

Posted on Friday, October 9, 2026

At NU, our mission is to provide a Jesus-first, transformational environment. With this as our mission, it is always exciting to welcome new students to our campus.

This fall, our Kirkland undergraduate enrollment increased to 639 students! The students we welcomed are already on their way to discovering their purpose, deepening their faith, and preparing to make a difference in their communities and the world.

Alongside our undergraduate increase, we saw growth in our graduate programs, from 399 to 463 students! We are excited to come alongside these students as they pursue excellence in their field.

In addition to these programs, we serve students in our online degrees and the Northwest Partnership Program, with total current enrollment exceeding 1,550! Even more students will enroll in these programs along with concurrent credit in the coming weeks. We are grateful for the next generation of students who are being equipped to lead, serve, and pursue their calling to make a Kingdom influence!

This impact is made possible by an entire community—students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, and friends—committed to our mission and invested in the lives of our students. Together, we’re not simply growing. We’re expanding what’s possible—and we’re excited for the year ahead.

Split photo of a worship service in the Northwest University chapel, and students jumpping into Lake Washington.
Split photo of President Johnson other students assemblying food packages in the chapel parking lot.
Split photo of nursing students taking a selfie in white lab coats and Dr. Richard Snyder teaching in front of classroom of students.
Split photo of two studetns in a dorm room on move in day, and students talking with each other on the lawn in front of the chapel.