Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

www.northwestu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$14,652

20% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,892

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.156%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

1,343

26.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

19.6%

10 Graduates

About

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a higher education institution located in King County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education were Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (48 degrees awarded), General Psychology (29 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees).

In 2023, 223 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education. 61.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (152 degrees), 6.08 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is $14,652, which is $840 more than the national average for ($13,813).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was 0.156%, corresponding to 1 out of the 641 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is $14,652, which is $840 more than the national average for ($13,813).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,892.

In 2023, 28% of undergraduate students attending Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$14,652

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was $14,652. The cost of tuition at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is $840 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($13,813).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,892

2023 Value

12.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,892. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education grew by 12.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (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

$17,952

Room and Board

$1,053

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was of $17,952 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 36.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,053. The cost of books and supplies increased by 13.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

38%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

28% of undergraduate students at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.68% with respect to 2022, when 31% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (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.

0.156%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was 0.156%, which represents 1 out of the 641 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.

Enrollment

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education had a total enrollment of 1,343 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 354 students and the part-time enrollment is 989. This means that 26.4% of students enrolled at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.3% White, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.85% Two or More Races, 5.06% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 0.372% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0745% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.1%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.1%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Black or African American Female (7.48%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

26.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,343 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 354 and the part-time enrollment is 989.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 University-Center for Online and Extended Education was 71%.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
528 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
101 enrolled students
Two or More Races
92 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 39.3% White, 7.52% Hispanic or Latino, 6.85% Two or More Races, 5.06% Black or African American, 3.05% Asian, 0.372% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0745% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 503 students (37.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 53 more women than men received degrees from Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is white (152 degrees awarded). There were 6.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is Other Theological & Ministerial Studies (48 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (29 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (26 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (83 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), and Psychology (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are Accountants & auditors (1,058,699 people), Other managers (938,751 people), Financial managers (558,491 people), Chief executives & legislators (471,509 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (370,757 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in 2023 are Theology (83 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), Psychology (29 degrees), Business (46 degrees), and Communications (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 University-Center for Online and Extended Education are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Financial examiners, and Podiatrists

The most specialized majors at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are Theology (83 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (22 degrees), Psychology (29 degrees), Business (46 degrees), and Communications (5 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 University-Center for Online and Extended Education are Elementary & secondary schools (3,462,432 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (694,524 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (629,862 people), Computer Systems Design (603,457 people), and Banking & related activities (532,022 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.

Most Common (2023)

Other Theological & Ministerial Studies
48 degrees awarded
General Psychology
29 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was Other Theological & Ministerial Studies with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

138

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 85 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education, which is 0.616 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (138).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 45 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 1.18 times more than the 38 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in Other Theological & Ministerial Studies, which is 0.844 times less than the 45 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 35% of students graduating from Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is Female and Two or More Races (50% graduation rate). Across all , Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
152 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
25 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is white (152 degrees awarded). There were 6.08 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (25 degrees).

8.97% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
96 degrees awarded
White Male
56 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is white female (96 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

Operations

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education employs 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are Female No academic rank (1), and Male No academic rank (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education are: Office and Administrative Support, with 9 employees, Management, with 3 employees, and Sales and related with 1 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.76M

2023 Salaries

6.04%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education paid a median of $1.76M in salaries, a 6.04% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.55% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 10.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar is 668k (13.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$68.6k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education paid a total of $68.6k to 1 employees working as instructors, which represents 3.67% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $160k (22.2%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

1 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

9 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education were Office and Administrative Support with 9 employees, Management with 3 employees, and Sales and related with 1 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education was Female No academic rank with 1 employees, and Male No academic rank with 0 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education.

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