2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$22,863
Net Price
%
Admitted
%
Enrolled
40%
Graduation Rate
17/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,323. In 2021, there were 39 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #22 in Washington and ranks #1374 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Master
Psychology Graduates
39
Total Enrollment
1,323
Type
Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Ranking for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
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Washington Rank
Combining ranking factors for 22 schools that offer psychology degrees in Washington, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education ranks #22.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education ranks #1374.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education offers General Psychology at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Mental Health Counseling.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | MA |
| General Psychology | 27 | – |
| Mental Health Counseling | – | 12 |
| Total Graduates | 27 | 12 |
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 0 students applied to the Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education. The university admitted % and % of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Washington universities is 8,323. On average, all Washington institutions admit 84% and 25% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 73%. Compared to all Washington four or more years colleges, the percentage is 79%.
The overall graduation rate for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is 40%, compared to 64% for all Washington universities.
Compare NU-COEE to Washington Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education to the average of all Washington four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
NU-COEE
0
Applicants
%
Percent Admitted
%
Percent Enrolled
73%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
40%
Graduation Rate
WA Colleges
8,323
Applicants
84%
Percent Admitted
25%
Percent Enrolled
79%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
64%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 1 or 1% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 114 or 99% part-time faculty members employed at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1 or 1%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
NU-COEE
17 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
1%
Percent Full-Time
99%
Percent Part-Time
1%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
WA Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
49%
Percent Full-Time
51%
Percent Part-Time
47%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $11,970, and the average cost for books and supplies is $930.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $16,027 and the average cost for graduate fees is $100.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $0 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $0 |
| Total Living Expenses | $0 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $11,970 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $930 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $12,900 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $16,027 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $100 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $16,127 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is $22,863. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Compare Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education to all Washington universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
NU-COEE
$12,900
Cost to Attend
$4,890
Average Financial Aid
81%
Percent Receiving Aid
$22,863
Net Price
WA Colleges
$36,045
Cost to Attend
$15,226
Average Financial Aid
80%
Percent Receiving Aid
$18,576
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 58 or 81%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 349 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $4,890.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 349 | $4,890 |
| Pell Grants | 241 | $3,759 |
| Federal Student Loans | 373 | $7,275 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
NU-COEE
349
Grant or Scholarship Aid
36%
Grants or Scholarships
241
Number of Pell Grants
25%
Pell Grants
373
Federal Student Loans
39%
Federal Student Loans
WA Colleges
3,187
Grant or Scholarship Aid
53%
Grants or Scholarships
1,312
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
1,511
Federal Student Loans
25%
Federal Student Loans
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