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Great Northern University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Great Northern’s 100% acceptance rate pairs with 100% freshman retention and six-year graduation rates, so the bigger question is whether the fit and cost make sense for you. Because it is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they clearly strengthen your application.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Great Northern University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Great Northern University is a very small institution with 48 undergraduate students in an urban setting. Great Northern reports a 100% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 100%, and the student-to-faculty ratio is 3:1.

Location

Spokane, WA

Undergrad Enrollment48

Freshman Retention100%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio3:1

Graduation Rate100%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Great Northern University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

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Early Decision

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Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

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Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to Great Northern, take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year and use the summer before senior year for a retake if needed. Plan any final fall retake early enough for scores to arrive by Great Northern’s earliest application deadline, and use retakes to improve section scores for superscoring where accepted.

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What you'll actually pay

Great Northern is a private not-for-profit, so the same tuition rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $18,300 before scholarships, grants, and other aid are applied.

Tuition and Fees$18,300

Room and BoardN/A

Average Merit AwardN/A

Application Fee$50

Students on AidN/A

Average Aid PackageN/A

Average Debt at GradN/A

Because Great Northern is a private not-for-profit institution, students should budget beyond the $18,300 in tuition and fees to include housing, meals, books, transportation, and personal expenses. The amount a student actually pays can vary significantly based on family finances, institutional aid, outside scholarships, and living arrangements. Applicants should review their financial aid offer carefully and compare net cost, not just the listed tuition.