Undergraduate Admissions

Welcome to a Jesus First University

Northwest University is a private, Christian university that offers an experience unlike any other. One that will help you put Jesus at the center of all things. In your learning. In your career. In your relationships. In your life. Here, you’ll find fellow students, faculty, and staff—deeply committed followers of Jesus—who will help you grow into the person you may not be able to see today, but who God has seen since the beginning of time.

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Admissions Requirements

In order to be admitted to Undergraduate study at Northwest University the international applicant must:

1. Be a high school graduate or be eligible for graduation prior to attending Northwest University.
2. Complete the Northwest Application and pay a $30 USD non-refundable application fee.
3. Complete a Faith Statement Essay (Describe your personal relationship with Jesus Christ.)
4. Submit a copy of biographical page of passport – This can be a clear photo or a scanned copy. 
5. Submit an Official Bank Statement with at least $51,034 USD or the equivalent in another currency.
6. Submit transcripts.* If you have completed College or University classes, you must also submit your college transcripts.  If a student wishes to transfer credit from a previous College to Northwest University the student must request a course-by-course evaluation by an NU-approved evaluator.
   *See Transcripts for more information on submitting your transcripts to Northwest University.
7. Demonstrate proof of English proficiency. Proficiency can be demonstrated in the following ways:
   • TOEFL internet-based (iBT) score of 80,
   • IELTS score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band),
   • SAT 500 in Writing and Reading
   • ACT 18 in writing.
   • Duolingo English Test score of 105
   • If you have completed 30+ semester credits at a regionally accredited college/ university in the U.S. with a minimum GPA of 2.5.
   • CELE program completion: If you have competed Level 6 (bridge) of the ESL program at the Center of English Language Education (CELE) at Northwest University with a grade of 80% or higher and a GPA of 2.5 in NU Bridge Classes.