D
Below Average
Score: 40/100
Overall (traditional)
D
Outcome Rating
37/100 · earnings-weighted

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Kirkland, Washington 98033
ℹ️
Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 31%
Outcomes
C+
57/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
C
54/100
Experience
C
53/100
Prestige
F
18/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,343
Total Enrollment
31%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$54,914
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$50,495
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,891
Median debt at graduation
50%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
18.5%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 31st percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (WA wage index 1.18). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$84,504$89,673+1%#381 of 966#744$22,767
Business Administration, Management and Operations$54,779$72,343+6%#309 of 1176#557$20,833
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$49,499$58,134+23%#50 of 680#164$22,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication$45,209$56,136-12%#132 of 178#164—
Psychology$30,547$54,357+7%#279 of 1027#552$21,514
Theological and Ministerial Studies$41,139$52,385+18%#8 of 25#10$25,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

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  • Avg home value near campus: $1,590,957
  • Avg rent near campus: $2,837/mo
  • Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 98034 (1.9% cap, Kirkland)

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🏆 Where Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#16
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
of 17 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $14,652 $14,652

Financial Aid

92%
Receive Any Aid
48%
Receive Pell Grants
73%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Student Demographics

1,343
Total Students
54%
Women
26%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Hispanic 8%
Black 5%
Asian 3%
Two or More 7%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 54%
Fully Online 45%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 26%
25-64 (Adult) 19%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
Tuition at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is $14,652 for in-state students and $14,652 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
The graduation rate at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 31%. This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education a good school?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education has a Repit College Score of 40/100 (Grade: D). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education has a total enrollment of 1,343 students.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology