Northwest University reported a 3% tuition increase for the 2022-23 academic year, based on the latest figures released, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private, not-for-profit institution paid $35,000 for tuition this year, which is $1,020 higher than the $33,980 charged during the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 79% of the university’s undergraduate students are residents of Washington state. Out-of-state students make up about 18%, while international students account for 3%.
Data indicates that 99% of full-time undergraduates who began studies at Northwest University in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. Among them, 150 students were awarded grants or scholarships totaling $3.3 million, and 78 students obtained student loans amounting to more than $541,568.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 659 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $14.8 million. Additionally, 528 students took out federal student loans totaling $2.6 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
The following data includes only full-time students who began an undergraduate program at the Northwest University in the 2022-23 school year.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 27 | 18% | $173,174 | $6,414 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 48 | 32% | $318,353 | $6,632 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 150 | 99% | $2.8 million | $18,587 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 150 | 99% | $3.3 million | $21,864 |
| Federal student loans | 71 | 47% | $399,039 | $5,620 |
| Other student loans | 9 | 6% | $142,529 | $15,837 |
| Student loan aid | 78 | 52% | $541,568 | $6,943 |
| Total student aid | 150 | 99% | $3.8 million | $25,473 |
Information in this story was obtained from the National Center for Education Statistics. The source data can be found here.
