Great Northern University
Spokane, WA 99207-2550
About Great Northern University
Great Northern University is a private university in Spokane, Washington, enrolling about 48 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 100.00% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include White (89.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Great Northern University charges 38% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,300).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is about 2.2×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 50.00%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Northern University | $18,300 | $21,029 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| Suburban (locale median) | $13,135 | $18,048 | 684 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Great Northern University really?
Key findings
- Great Northern University charges 38% below the national private non-profit median tuition ($18,300).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is about 2.2×.
Great Northern University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $18,300
Finding Great Northern University charges 38% below the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $18,300. That is 38% below the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Washington median ($8,256), sticker tuition is about 2.2×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 54% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Great Northern University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Great Northern University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Great Northern University is $21,029.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $21,029 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $11,166 above the Washington median net price. Versus suburban campuses, net price runs $2,981 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Great Northern University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Great Northern University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Great Northern University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$18,300
Avg. net price
$21,029
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $19,898 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $22,160 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $73,200. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Great Northern University is known for
Top program completions
- Bible/Biblical Studies2
- Youth Ministry2
- Communication and Media Studies1
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor1
- Counseling Psychology1
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 69% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Great Northern University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Great Northern University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Great Northern University.
Campus
Location
Spokane, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 99207-2550
- NCES locale
- Suburb
Compared with Suburban campuses nationally, net price is 17% above the median for Suburban campuses ($18,048 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
Size
Enrollment
48
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 55
- Full-time share
- 56%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 41.67%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Great Northern University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Great Northern University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Great Northern University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $15,600 | $15,600 | — |
| 2022 | $16,500 | $16,500 | $27,410 |
| 2023 | $17,700 | $17,700 | $31,680 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Great Northern University reported total enrollment of about 48 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 40% male and 60% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (89.6%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (4.2%). About 41.67% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
56.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Great Northern University in 2024 is 48 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 55 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Great Northern University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Bible/Biblical Studies: 50% male / 50% female
- Youth Ministry: 100% male / 0% female
- Communication and Media Studies: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Great Northern University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Great Northern University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Great Northern University.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 5 programs by IPEDS completions (6 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Great Northern University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Great Northern University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Great Northern University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,600
- Washington median 0.58× the median ($9,588)
- Far West median 0.58× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.74× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,553
- Washington median 1.9× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 2.4× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 2.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Great Northern University at a glance
Great Northern University
Great Northern University is a private non-profit institution in Spokane, WA.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Bible/Biblical StudiesYouth MinistryCommunication and Media Studies
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian89.6%Hispanic or Latino4.2%Race/ethnicity unknown4.2%
Schools near Great Northern University
Other campuses in Spokane, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Great Northern University located?
Great Northern University is located in Spokane, WA.
What is Great Northern University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Great Northern University is 100.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13 applicants and 13 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Great Northern University's tuition?
Great Northern University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $18,300 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $21,029 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Great Northern University cost?
Reported tuition is $18,300 and average net price is $21,029 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,694 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Great Northern University?
Great Northern University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 55 students, White (89.6%), Hispanic or Latino (4.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
What is the graduation rate at Great Northern University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Great Northern University public or private?
Great Northern University is a private nonprofit institution located in Spokane, WA.
Is Great Northern University an HBCU?
No. Great Northern University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Great Northern University a tribal college?
No. Great Northern University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Great Northern University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Great Northern University does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.2%).
Is Great Northern University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Great Northern University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.