Founded in 1895, Northwest Christian University. is a college. Located in Oregon, which is a city setting in Oregon, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 566 full time undergraduate students, and 200 full time graduate students.
The Northwest Christian University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 22 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Northwest Christian University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
66%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
863-1080
ACT Range
17-24
Admissions at NCC are considered Selective, with ,11% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 19 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Northwest Christian University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
9%
“Sometimes, but not often”
68%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
36%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
59%
“I feel extremely safe”
14%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
41%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
64%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
59%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
41%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
0%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
64%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
36%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
50%
“We know about current events and vote”
50%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
9%
“Sometimes, but not often”
68%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
23%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
5%
“I only go out in groups”
36%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
59%
“I feel extremely safe”
14%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
45%
“We bought the gear”
41%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
23%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
68%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
9%
“We”re a very artistic group”
9%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
27%
“They keep regular office hours”
64%
“They”re always available”
91%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
9%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
29 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
29 Students rated campus food 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
31 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 32 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
30 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 73 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
30 Students rated school activities 3.9 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
29 Students rated local services 4.3 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
31 Students rated academics 4 stars. 48 % gave the school a 5.0.
Northwest Christian University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Northwest Christian University?
24 Students rated Northwest Christian University
Teja - 12/26/2021
Northwest Christian University is a safe and welcoming place to be! Students are kind, and there is always someone available if you're ever in need of help. The security takes their job seriously but are really friendly. The on-campus housing is a good safe environment to be in! There is always a residential assistant (RA) on call, so if you need anything their is always someone available! They are very Christ centered and changed their name to Bushnell University to be open to all people!
Sierra - 10/04/2020
Northwest Christian University is a great university to attend. The class sizes are perfect size to get the information you need, and to get to know your professors an classmates. The professors are very outgoing and always on-hand to help! There are many opportunities to join clubs and other extracurricular activities and many community service opportunities as well. The campus is lovely, everything is in walking distance if needed. If not, so many are there to help! There are always security guards always on duty and there if needed. I recommend Northwest Christian University to others, it is a fantastic university to attend.
Rebecca - 07/09/2020
Northwest Christian University is a great school that cares about developing students academics and faith. The class sizes are perfect to get the help you need from dedicated professors, and the size of campus helps to feel close to everyone around.
Kaylin - 04/27/2019
I began my college education at NCU not knowing what to accept or even another student planning on attending. I felt alone, scared and unprepared. Home was 15 minutes away, but living on campus and being away from my mom for the first time was a terrifying feeling. I'll never forget move in day, getting everything sorted then her going to leave and me crying while asking her to stay. I was never an emotional person, but this whole experience was completely overwhelming. Then college began. All at once I was emerged into a new group of people; a dorm hall I considered family, kitchen staff who remembered my breakfast order, teachers I considered friends and faculty members I viewed as mentors. There was never a question I couldn't ask or a moment of time that couldn't be sparred. Every person on that campus wanted me to succeed in school and in life. The president knew me by name, every teacher I spoke with would remember personal details I would tell them. A Theology professor even asked me moths later about a cruise I had mentioned my grandma was taking and if she enjoyed it. I was given every opportunity to succeed, I couldn't recommend NCU enough nor will I ever stop recommending it. Going to school to learn is one thing, but going to school to learn to be a better human is another. The school teaches us not only education but also service and community. You truly cannot walk down a hallway without someone saying hello to you. You professors become your friends, its always first name bases. They fill your brain with knowledge while taking the time to individualize your education and get to know you. I was never made to feel like a number or a fish lost in the ocean.
Kaitlyn - 03/22/2019
I love the school. Everyone is extremely nice and welcoming. I can’t wait to become a student here and further my education. The professors I have met and the staff are very welcoming and willing to help with anything. The coach I will be playing for has also been extremely welcoming.
Emma - 12/31/2018
NCU is a fairly welcoming community. They are always looking for ways to improve the campus life and make things easier for students on and off campus. The faculty take time to get to know the students, and not just the teachers. You could be walking across campus and the president would say hello and chat if he had a spare second. It is not just for religious students, the campus welcomes those that don't have a religious background or believe and encourages everyone to be their own person. Just be smart about being your own person and you will have the entire campus' support.
Jordyn - 12/28/2018
Northwest Christian University is a great school based on wisdom, faith, and community. Students never feel alone and there are always people available to talk or help when needed. There are always fun activities to participate in or watch. The staff and Professors are awesome and always willing to help or discuss material when convenient for you. Chapel is held every Tuesday and Thursday which allows students to feel connected spiritually, but faith is not pressured on students. I couldn't name a better school. This is home!
Kaitlynn - 12/11/2018
The small campus allows students to make more lasting connections among each other; it is hard to have a conversation with someone and not see them later. Everyone is very friendly as well, which is great for making you feel at home when you're and out of state student such as myself. Campus life provides lots of activities to participate in on the weekends, letting students have a place to hang out with each other and do something fun in a safe environment.
Fernanda - 08/25/2018
I really like how NCU is a small private school with so many opportunities to get help such as tutoring and online options for textbooks and such. I really like the class average and the people on campus so far, it’s beginning to be a great life to be part of.
Hannah - 07/03/2018
My overall opinion of NCU is it’s a wonderful school. You can live the small D2 college life with all the D1 accessories. The class room sizes are perfect for someone who want to know their classmates and professor. Overall it’s a great school for someone who wants to get a great education while being involved.
Emma - 06/05/2018
It is not a bad school. It is an older school and they are working on updating it and making more room for more students. It has its good qualities and some that need a little help, but that is what makes it unique. It is next to University of Oregon so we get their campus life incorperated into ours.
Rebecca - 04/26/2018
The teachers are very available and helpful, and with small class sizes, you really feel as though you are getting the most out of your education. The food is excellent since we have personal chefs due to the small school size. The dorms and apartments on campus are affordable and nice to live in. The campus is a tight-knit community, and we all support one another. Sports games are one of the highlights of the week, and there is a fun campus event each Friday, like bowling or laser tag, that is free to everyone. All around a wonderful school.
Malia - 02/01/2018
I am a newly enrolled student, so my classes have not started yet. So far I have loved my decision of transferring to NCU. The staff has been so wonderful in helping me get registered, and choosing a program for which will help me be successful in graduating, as well as after graduating, all while working with my personal life with work and being a single parent. I cannot wait to get started with classes here!
Molly - 11/01/2017
Teachers are always there for the students and class sizes are small so it allows for a more genuine interaction. You can tell people really want to be there and engage in their faith and encourage others to do so as well. Overall I am very happy I chose the school that I did.
Alex - 10/16/2017
I love everything about this school. The student body is welcoming and encouraging, the overall atmosphere is very caring and committed to helping each person individually on their journey both academically and spiritually. If I am going through something that makes keeping up in classes a little more difficult, there are many resources and faculty members that are open to sharing a meal and helping me figure it out. The community outreach of NCU is so phenomenal and the open hearted attitude of everyone here makes this school one of the best places I have ever been.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Northwest Christian University is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
To begin, I would incourage myself to graduate. I would explain the fact that Higher Education requires the ability to follow through with plans, and to set goals with definate ends. The truth is that for College to be successful, I need a plan for working after college. Relationships that are made all throught my education is critical to being productive. Stick with it Nicholas, and work hard; do not give up!
Being in a small school allows for teachers, staff, and students alike to really get to know the community they are in. This is by far the best thing about Northwest Christian University
Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!
This school is a very small community which allows for everyone to be familiar with each other. This allows for us to become closer to one another and be positively involved in each others lives.
What's the most frustrating thing about your school?
I am an online student. The most frustrating thing about starting school online was the lack of preparation help for new students. Luckily I know a few other students who are attending NCU online as well. They have been able to help me learn some of the basics about learning how to use the NCU website. The other frustrating thing, is not the school itself, but the amount of time it's been since i've attended school which is sixteen years. It will take me a few months to get a routine down.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
Many people at are school are very cloesed minded and get a renforment that they dont have to change but to world needs to. People need to understand the job field is not going to do what ever it can to protect you from bad things. This is what my school does to many students. Harsh, but sadly the truth. I would say this is the worst things about them.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
A person shouldn't attend this school if they are unsure with what they want to do in their life and have no desire or motivation to pursue their calling.
Since i'm an online student, I do not attend school in a classroom setting. However, i do take part in a weekly online meeting with my professor and any other student, within the same class, that participates in the meeting. I am in an excelerated program so half time enrollment is one class per eight week semester. The few classmates that i've chatted with, during the meetings, are young adults. Usually the professor does most of the talking, so I don't have many details to share about the students.
What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?
The stereotype is that we are all Christian goodie-two-shoes. Which is not at all true, UO students never believe me when I tell them I go to NCU, which is free entertainment.
What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?
The accessability that is made for students success. There are many opportunities for students to meet one on one with the faculty and staff, whether that be a professor or academic advisor. Do not be afraid to use those resources made avaliable to you.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Northwest Christian University receive some sort of financial aid.
51% were awarded federal grants.69%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
