Education:
Academic Environment

97% of undergraduate students secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation

100% of classes are taught by full-time faculty

74% of classes have fewer than 30 students

Honors Program

Smaller classes designed to offer research opportunities about special academic topics alongside a professor.

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Northwest has a lot of options for you here and a lot of resources for you to succeed. Take advantage of that.

Astrid Reynoso-Zaragoza
Mexico City, Mexico

Northwest is YOUR PLACE
"Northwest is designed for all people. We have a place to be plugged in where you don't have to fit into a box." - Hannah Sears '17

My teaching philosophy is to equip students with the tools they need to accomplish greatness through hands-on learning opportunities and helping students find their 'why'.

Tim Wall
Associate Professor | Dean of the School of Education

Did You Know

Northwest achieved a 78% retention rate for students returning fall-to-fall compared to 71% nationally.

Your Place to Thrive

Northwest offers resources dedicated to ensuring student success

Tutoring

Free tutoring for individuals and groups

Accessibility

Resources for Students with Disabilities

Advising

Personalized academic advising

Counseling

Personal Development and Counseling

Student Success Center

A centralized hub for academic success at Northwest and supports student learning while helps students with the transition from high school to college.

First Year Experience

Focuses on ensuring your transition as a Bearcat is successful.

Complete 30

Work with your advisor to ensure you graduate in four years to save money and start your dream job sooner.

Academic Living Communities

Northwest offers students who have similar academic interests the opportunity to connect with one another in a living and learning environment.