First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 15, 2026 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: northwestu.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 36 |
| Psychology | 18 |
| Education | 15 |
| Business Administration and Management | 13 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 8 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 8 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 8 |
Show the other 16 majors
| English Language and Literature | 8 |
| Communication | 8 |
| Human Computer Interaction | 7 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies | 7 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Music, Other | 5 |
| Environmental Science | 4 |
| Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician | 3 |
| History and Political Science | 3 |
| Recording Arts Technology/Technician | 2 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| History | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 |
| Youth Ministry | 1 |
| Missions/Missionary Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), intervarsity.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA
4,145,494 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Boeing Field/King County International (BFI)
Nearest hub airport
Seattle-Tacoma International (SEA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 10.8 of 20
Elevation
326 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
37°F
July high
76°F
Annual snowfall
3.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
2 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,220 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Washington-Seattle Campus5 mi
- Bastyr University6 mi
- Seattle University7 mi
- University of Washington-Bothell Campus7 mi
- Cornish College of the Arts7 mi
- City University of Seattle8 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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