BA · Exercise Science · Kirkland Campus
Human Performance with Room for a Broader Education
A Bachelor of Arts in Exercise Science at NU in Kirkland, studying wellness, coaching, and performance in a Christian university community.
Personal guidance. No application required.
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The B.A. Is for Students Who Want Exercise Science Plus a Wider Arts Curriculum.
Not every exercise science student is on a PT-school clock. Some want coaching, wellness, ministry sport, or a double interest in another field.
Northwest University’s B.A. in Exercise Science lives on the same Kirkland campus as the B.S., with Division II athletics and faculty who treat the body as more than a data set.
Ask admissions which degree matches your graduate plans. The B.S. is typically the better fit for science-heavy allied health.
Why Students Choose Northwest University
Recognized for Excellence
Regionally Accredited
NWCCU accredited
CCCU Member
Council for Christian Colleges & Universities
#38 Regional Universities West
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
Only in Washington
The only Christian college in the state that requires undergraduate students, staff, and faculty to sign a statement of faith
Why Northwest University
Performance and wellness
Exercise science in a BA frame, with room for additional coursework outside the lab.
Division II campus
Train and study among athletes and coaches.
People, not only protocols
Small classes at a 10:1 Christian university.
Kirkland wellness market
Eastside gyms, clinics, and churches that run health ministries.
Published net cost
Typical actual cost of $25,433 after grants for 2025–2026.
A Private Christian University That Costs Less than You Think
2025–2026 academic year
Northwest University already starts with one of the lowest sticker prices among private Christian universities in the region. After scholarships and grants, most families pay far less.
$49,120
Sticker cost
Tuition, room and board, and student fees.
$25,433
Typical actual cost
After average scholarships and grants, excluding loans.
$23,687
Average aid award
Scholarships and grants. Your award may be higher.
Already Started College? Finish at NU.
Bring your credits into the Exercise Science program. 66% of new Kirkland undergraduates arrived with college credit already earned. A qualifying associate degree (including a Washington DTA) awards 60 semester credits and junior standing.
66%
New Kirkland undergrads who started with college credit
60 credits
Block transfer for a qualifying associate degree
$5k–$13k
Transfer academic scholarships per year
Request a free unofficial transcript evaluation from a transfer admissions counselor. Official credit is awarded after admission and official transcripts.
B.A. Outcomes
Coaching, wellness, recreation, and related roles. Confirm graduate-health prerequisites with an advisor if you later choose PT or OT.
- Coaching
- Wellness and fitness leadership
- Recreation and community sport
- Health ministry
- Graduate study with additional science as needed
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An admissions counselor will follow up within one business day.
Personal guidance. No application required.