Northwest Christian University

www.nwcu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,100

2021 Average Net Price

$20,658

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.81%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

68%

456 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

686

76.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.2%

50 Graduates

About

Northwest Christian University is a higher education institution located in Lane County, OR. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northwest Christian University were Nursing Administration (22 degrees awarded), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (21 degrees), and General Psychology (21 degrees).

In 2021, 261 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest Christian University. 60.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (190 degrees), 8.64 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Christian University is $32,100, which is $8,916 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest Christian University is $32,100, which is $8,916 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,658.

In 2021, 84% of undergraduate students attending Northwest Christian University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 60% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,100

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Northwest Christian University was $32,100. The cost of tuition at Northwest Christian University is $8,916 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest Christian University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,658

2021 Value

5.81%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Northwest Christian University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,658. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Northwest Christian University grew by 5.81%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,050

Room and Board

$1,050

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest Christian University was of $10,050 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.61% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,050. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest Christian University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Northwest Christian University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.81%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest Christian University was 1.81%, which represents 5 out of the 277 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Northwest Christian University received 456 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 9.88% annual growth. Out of those 456 applicants, 310 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68% acceptance rate.

There were 686 students enrolled at Northwest Christian University in 2021. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Northwest Christian University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

310

Accepted Out of 456

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Northwest Christian University was 68% (310 admissions from 456 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 68.2%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 9.88%, while admissions grew by 9.54%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Northwest Christian University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

4% of enrolled first-time students at Northwest Christian University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Northwest Christian University had a total enrollment of 686 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Christian University is 523 students and the part-time enrollment is 163. This means that 76.2% of students enrolled at Northwest Christian University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest Christian University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 69% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.41% Two or More Races, 3.06% Black or African American, 2.62% Asian, 2.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwest Christian University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.9%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.73%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.6%), followed by White Male (18.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.02%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest Christian University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 686 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest Christian University is 523 and the part-time enrollment is 163. This means that 76.2% of students enrolled at Northwest Christian University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest Christian University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Northwest Christian University was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Northwest Christian University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest Christian University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
473 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
80 enrolled students
Two or More Races
44 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest Christian University is 69% White, 11.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.41% Two or More Races, 3.06% Black or African American, 2.62% Asian, 2.19% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 1.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 18 students (2.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 55 more women than men received degrees from Northwest Christian University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest Christian University is white (190 degrees awarded). There were 8.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest Christian University is Nursing Administration (22 degrees awarded), followed by Other Multidisciplinary Studies (21 degrees) and General Psychology (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest Christian University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (43 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Christian University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,784,037 people), Secondary school teachers (450,099 people), Education administrators (325,686 people), Other managers (291,608 people), and Special education teachers (197,819 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest Christian University in 2021 are Psychology (43 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (21 degrees), EDUCATION. (55 degrees), and Communications (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Christian University are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Northwest Christian University are Psychology (43 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (6 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (21 degrees), EDUCATION. (55 degrees), and Communications (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest Christian University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,148,488 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (489,414 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (392,611 people), Outpatient care centers (215,116 people), and Computer Systems Design (205,344 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest Christian University.

Most Common (2021)

Nursing Administration
22 degree-majors awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
21 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest Christian University was Nursing Administration with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest Christian University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

103

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

158

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Christian University, which is 0.652 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (158).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest Christian University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Christian University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.8 times more than the 10 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 17 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest Christian University in General Psychology, which is 4.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 45% of students graduating from Northwest Christian University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Northwest Christian University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
190 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
22 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest Christian University is white (190 degrees awarded). There were 8.64 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (22 degrees).

1.53% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
124 degrees awarded
White Male
66 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest Christian University is white female (124 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (66 degrees).

Operations

Northwest Christian University has an endowment valued at nearly $19M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.68M (24.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Northwest Christian University had a total salary expenditure of 15.2M. Northwest Christian University employs 10 Associate professors, 8 Assistant professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Northwest Christian University are Male Associate professor (7), Female Assistant professor (5), and Male Professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Christian University are: Management, with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Endowment

$19M

2021 Endowment

28.2%

growth from 2020

Northwest Christian University has an endowment valued at about $19M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Northwest Christian University grew 28.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $31.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Northwest Christian University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.94M

2021 Salaries

2.2%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Northwest Christian University paid a median of $6.94M in salaries, which represents 45.6% of their overall expenditure ($15.2M) and a 2.2% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Northwest Christian University paid a total of $1.4M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest Christian University were Associate professor with 10 employees, Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest Christian University were Management with 29 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 22 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest Christian University was Male Associate professor with 7 employees, Female Assistant professor with 5 employees, and Male Professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest Christian University.