Safety Score
1.49 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
Kirkland, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,343-student campus.
- 1.49
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,807
- Rank of 3,050
- #27
- WA rank
- 1,343
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports 1.49 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,807 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.
- 1.49
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,807
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 2
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education increased from 0 to 2 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesNorthwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Kirkland, WA, enrolling approximately 1,343 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 3 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #27 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 1,343 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 2 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 4.46 incidents per 1,000 students, Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports 67% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1807
See peer comparison
State Rank (WA)
#27
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
2
across 11 crime categories
Safety percentile vs. peers
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education percentile rank 40.8%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1807 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports 67% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $14,652
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $14,652
- Avg Net Price
- $35,671
- Median Debt
- $20,891
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 18%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 40%
- Retention Rate
- 50%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,495
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $54,914
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 80%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyNorthwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 100% (1 → 2 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 2 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2022 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2021 | 0 | 1 |
| Weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
WA
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education
1.49 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
UEI College-Chula Vista
0.00 incidents / 1,000 students
SC
Converse University
4.47 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
UEI College-Chula Vista
Chula Vista, CA · 1,344 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Converse University
Spartanburg, SC · 1,341 enrolled
Safety Score 4.47
Lincoln College of Technology-Melrose Park
Melrose Park, IL · 1,345 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
North Carolina Wesleyan University
Rocky Mount, NC · 1,345 enrolled
Safety Score 17.84
Northeast Technology Center
Pryor, OK · 1,340 enrolled
Safety Score 0.00
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education nationally (rank #1807), regardless of size or state.
Murray State College
Tishomingo, OK
National Rank #1806
Northampton County Area Community College
Bethlehem, PA
National Rank #1808
Charleston School of Law
Charleston, SC
National Rank #1805
Anna Maria College
Paxton, MA
National Rank #1809
Concordia University Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
National Rank #1804
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education safe?
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education has a safety score of 1.49 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,807 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education have fire safety data?
Yes. Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's Safety Profile
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education in Kirkland, WA enrolls 1,343 students and has a safety score of 1.49 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1807 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 0 in 2022 to 2 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.
What this means for you
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education's 1.49 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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