Northwest University

Northwest University is a private nonprofit, four-year institution located in Kirkland, Washington, in a large suburban area. The university enrolls 1,128 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 55.83 out of 100. It reports a completion rate of 63% (IPEDS 2023) and a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

Northwest University offers associate-level programs in Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, and Recording Arts Technology/Technician. These programs span healthcare and creative media fields, providing students with applied technical training at the associate credential level.

Situated in Kirkland, WA, within the Seattle metropolitan area, Northwest University gives students access to one of the Pacific Northwest's most dynamic technology and healthcare employment markets. The large suburban campus setting offers a community-focused educational environment with proximity to major urban employers.