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As a parent, you've spent years building your son or daughter's foundation on Jesus Christ. But for too many students in college these days, that foundation is being undermined.
Students who enter college as Christians and graduate with their faith intact:
30%
Barna Research, 2020
At Northwest University, it’s a much different story. Our professors proclaim Jesus. Our classrooms invite Jesus. And our chapel resounds with praise. Here, students don't just receive a highly awarded educational experience. They graduate with an even deeper sense of Christ's presence in their lives.
Students At NU who say their faith has grown:
90%
NU Alumni Survey
Interview with Dr. Richard Snyder
Dr. Richard Snyder talks Faith and Tech on the Classical Conversations podcast.
A Wide Variety of Career-Focused Majors. On Campus or Online.
Business | Communications | Science | Health | Ministry | Education | Psychology | Technology, Media, Design
We offer a broad variety of majors and potential careers for students to choose from. At the same time, we realize that one size does not fit all. Some students seek the experience of life on campus. Others the convenience and flexibility of online. At NU, we offer them both.
Hear From Our President About The Centrality Of Christ
Highly Awarded Academics
Christ calls us to excellence. NU is accredited at the highest institutional level possible—the same as UW, Stanford, and other universities. Our faculty are not only highly credentialed (PhDs), but many also come from the corporate world to bring real-world insights into the classroom.
Best Regional Universities”
– U.S. News & World Report
Best Christian Institution, WA”
– Intelligence.com
Top 20 Best Value Schools”
– U.S. News & World Report
Top 50 Christian College in U.S.”
– Niche.com
People's Choice Gold Winner: Best Colleges”
– The Seattle Times
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.
Professors Who Care
Students at large schools can get lost in a sea of faces. With an average classroom size of 10:1, our approach is more personal. Here, professors really get to know students. Their strengths and challenges. Their goals and ambitions. Unlike other universities, our instructors see your son or daughter as more than a brain to be filled, but a unique soul to be nurtured—academically, personally, and spiritually.
Where Careers Are Made
We’re blessed to be in one of the most beautiful and job-rich environments in the U.S. Our students spend 4 years preparing for their vocation and building a career network with the world-class companies that surround them. And thanks to our Career Readiness program, NU graduates hit the ground running.
Graduates who found jobs
within 6 months of graduation:
94%
Academic Programs with Integrated
Internship Opportunities:
100%
“Our son just finished his first year at NU. We had so many fabulous conversations throughout the year. We would get texts like: ‘I am so excited to tell you about what I learned this past week in one of my classes.’ This young man came to school on fire for Jesus and has deepened his relationship with Jesus as the school year went on. Our son’s love for God’s Word grew as he studied it in his classes. We are encouraged by the clear presence of the Holy Spirit, the joy exuded by the staff, and their clear love and concern for their students.”
—Troy and Jaci Decker
How Does The Greater Seattle Area Rank?
| Metric | Ranking |
|---|---|
| Job Growth: | 7th (WalletHub) |
| Highest Salaries: | 6th (KC Media) |
| Best City for Job Seekers: | 10th (MoneyGeek) |
| Access To Nature: | 3rd (Student Conservation Association) |