2026–2027 Academic Year
Undergraduate Tuition: $35,999 (12–18 credits)
Room & Board: $12,100 (double occupancy in the residence halls)
Student Fees: $520
Total Direct Costs: $48,619
Summer Costs: $450 per credit
The University reserves the right to change tuition and fees during the period that this catalog is in force if it should become necessary.
A Private Christian University is More Affordable than You Think
Starting Costs: $47,215
We start with the lowest cost of private Christian universities in the region. But we don’t stop there.
Actual Costs: $22,775
With NU’s average financial aid award of $24,440 your final costs are drastically reduced. And your financial aid package may be even higher.
Scholarships: Helping You To Reduce Your Costs
Whether you are an incoming freshman or transfer student, there are many scholarships available for Kirkland campus undergraduate students. We offer many scholarships based on merit, talent, or need which do not need to be repaid. See which one is right for you.
The Value of NU: Comparing Tuition Costs
When you compare the tuition of Northwest University to other private universities in the area, you’ll like what you see. We work to keep our costs low and our standards high.
How Much Will This Cost Me?
While we can’t give an exact number before an application has been submitted, our net price calculator helps students and families plan for the future by generating estimates of actual costs.
