Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a suburban private four-year institution located in Kirkland, WA. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.

Tuition is $14,652 per year. The average grant aid awarded to students is $5,931 per year. Approximately 28% of students receive some form of financial aid. 21% of students receive federal Pell Grants, which are reserved for students with demonstrated financial need.

Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education has a below-average six-year graduation rate of 31%, according to IPEDS data. Moderate first-year retention (71%) indicates that the vast majority of freshmen return for their sophomore year — a strong signal of student satisfaction and institutional support.

The student body includes White (39%), Hispanic (8%), Black (5%), and Asian (3%) students, reflecting a diverse campus community. All data on this page is sourced from verified government databases including IPEDS and the College Scorecard. GradFax does not accept paid placements or rankings — every data point is citeable.