Northwest University (NU) is a private Christian college located near Seattle, Washington, offering a variety of fully accredited degrees that are 100% online. Since 1934, we have been helping students discover and unleash their potential with an approach to learning that is rare in the academic world: one that honors your faith.
No Higher Accreditation
NU is accredited at the highest levels possible. Our online programs have the same accreditation as our on-campus degrees. At graduation, you’ll receive the exact same diploma as our on-campus students. And at our commencement ceremony, you’ll walk side by side.
Why Take Online Programs At Northwest University?
Highest Institutional Accreditation
Accreditation is important. It means that the college has met certain standards and offers qualifications that will be recognized by other schools or by an employer. Not all online programs are accredited—something you never have to worry about at NU.
Exceptional Education
With over 80 years of experience, we’ve taken all of that knowledge to create online courses that engage, inspire, and prepare. Many of our online courses are identical to our on-campus programs. The only difference? You can take them from anywhere.
Your Faith Is Integrated
NU is a Christian university. Every course we offer has a unique component that helps you understand how the subject relates to your faith. Unlike other online programs, NU actually encourages your faith. Most students find this to be a refreshing approach.
Caring and Responsive Faculty
The online instructors at Northwest University, aren’t simply hired for their knowledge. We also look for professors who love students and bring out their very best. Many come from local companies and offer real-world insight into your career.
The Pacific Northwest = Innovation
Our campus is part of a culture that has produced word-changing innovations. Google is just down the street. Amazon is just across the bridge. This same spirit of innovation led us as we developed our online programs.
Academic Advisors Ready to Help
As an online student, you have your own academic counselor who walks through your program with you—course by course—available to answer questions and provide support.
No Extra Fees
Unlike other online programs, we never charge you an application fee, general fee, technology fee, or other “hidden” fees. Your tuition pays for everything!
See how one student traveled the world while earning his degree.
Video Transcript
The definition of possible is being within your ability, capacity, or realization. When I was 19 years old, I felt God's calling on my life to ministry leadership. But there was one hurdle. This calling required a degree. I didn't think it would be possible for me because I struggled in school and I couldn't imagine going back to college. I'm the kind of guy who likes to be out and about exploring the beautiful world that the Lord has blessed us with. I was busy with internships, traveling, and spending time investing in a community that I didn't want to leave. Nonetheless, I felt God's hand pulling me towards a bachelor's degree. I wrestled with him. I'm not smart enough. I'm too busy. I like where I am. What if I fail? It's still I knew the Lord was leading me to school, so I called Northwest University. A few weeks later, I logged into my first online class and began a journey that would change the course of my life.
I was able to pursue internships traveling in my community, all while attending school full time online. I didn't have to abandon my dreams to go to school instead, earning my degree has allowed me to grab hold of my dreams. The dreams that the Lord has placed in my heart, even the ones I didn't think were possible. So whether you're a single mother, an ambitious young adult, or a full-time employee who finished high school 20 years ago, completing a degree online is within your ability, capacity, or realization.
My name is Jacob Torrey and I graduated online from Northwest University.
What’s The Difference Between Online and Traditional Programs?
Online degree programs are very much like traditional programs, except you are not on site. In many cases, our online curriculum mirrors our on-campus curriculum. Just like traditional college, there is course reading. There are video lectures. There is class discussion on message boards. Assignments are given. Tests are taken. What’s more, all online students have full access to our campus facilities—from sporting events to our Career Development Center. And our online graduates walk with our on-campus graduates during commencement.
Many find that online courses are an excellent way to learn because video lectures and class discussions can be viewed as often as you like, and instructor feedback is immediate and focused. The difference is, you attend class when it is best for you.
Does Northwest University Offer Military Benefits?
Active duty military participants can take our online programs at a discount that covers up to 100% of tuition. We also offer up to 90 credits for military training to speed you to your degree. For more information, please email veterans@northwestu.edu.