Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Kirkland, WA 98033
About Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a private research university in Kirkland, Washington, enrolling about 405 students. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $14,652 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,914 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 50.00%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $54,914.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 285% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | $14,652 | $35,671 | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| Washington (state median) | $8,256 | $9,863 | 70 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,160 | $18,700 | 1,649 |
| 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education really?
Key findings
- Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition ($14,652).
- Versus the Washington median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $14,652
Finding Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education charges about 0.5× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $14,652. That is about 0.5× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the Washington median ($8,256), sticker tuition is about 1.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 23% 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is $35,671.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $35,671 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $25,808 above the Washington median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $16,971 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$14,652
Avg. net price
$35,671
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $34,739 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $29,036 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $33,605 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $38,666 |
| $110,001+ | $40,245 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $58,608. 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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is known for
Top program completions
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other58
- Business Administration and Management, General27
- Psychology, General25
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor16
- Organizational Leadership16
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.
Campus
Location
Kirkland, WA
City / state
- ZIP
- 98033
- NCES locale
- Rural fringe
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 1.9× the median for Rural campuses ($18,700 median).
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
405
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,386
- Graduate
- 131
- Full-time share
- 55%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$20,891
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 18.45%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.
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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was 0.00%.
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 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $9,887 | $9,887 | $14,594 |
| 2016 | $12,075 | $12,075 | $14,511 |
| 2017 | $16,380 | $16,380 | $20,032 |
| 2018 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $21,425 |
| 2019 | $15,600 | $15,600 | $26,232 |
| 2020 | $11,970 | $11,970 | $25,844 |
| 2021 | $11,970 | $11,970 | $22,507 |
| 2022 | $12,210 | $12,210 | $22,476 |
| 2023 | $14,652 | $14,652 | $26,734 |
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
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
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
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reported total enrollment of about 405 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.8%), and Black or African American (9.4%). About 18.45% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in 2024 is 405 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,386 students. Graduate enrollment is about 131 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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
26.47% 100% Completion Time
50.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 26.47% of students graduating from Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other: 50% male / 50% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 44% male / 56% female
- Psychology, General: 32% male / 68% 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.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education graduates earn a median of $54,914 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $54,914. Median federal loan debt: $20,891. Average net price used in cost models: $35,671.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education graduates report median earnings of $54,914 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,884
- Washington median 0.45× the median ($8,580)
- Far West median 0.55× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.53× 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.
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education at a glance
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a private non-profit institution in Kirkland, WA, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Theological and Ministerial Studies, OtherBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralPsychology, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian58.3%Hispanic or Latino12.8%Black or African American9.4%
Schools near Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
Other campuses in Kirkland, WA when available, plus nearby institutions in Washington.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Washington, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education located?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is located in Kirkland, WA.
What is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's tuition?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $14,652 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $35,671 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education cost?
Reported tuition is $14,652 and average net price is $35,671 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $28,839 annually.
What explains Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($35,671), completion (50.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($54,914). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,386 students, White (58.3%), Hispanic or Latino (12.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
About 36.4% of students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education earn?
Median earnings are $50,495 six years after entry and $54,914 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
The 150%-time completion rate is 50.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,891.
Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education public or private?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a private nonprofit institution located in Kirkland, WA.
Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education an HBCU?
No. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education a tribal college?
No. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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.