Northwest Christian University was founded in 1895 by pastor-educator, Eugene C. Sanderson, and named Eugene Divinity School. Through a series of name changes and a merger, the university became known as Northwest Christian College in 1934. In 2008 the college became Northwest Christian University. NCU is a Christian liberal arts university dedicated to the preparation of undergraduates while also providing opportunities for graduate education in several areas of study. Students at NCU discover a well-designed curriculum, superb faculty and staff dedicated to students' success, and numerous opportunities for learning outside the classroom. At Northwest Christian University, faculty and staff care not only about a student's intellectual development but about his or her personal development as well. It is a place where character development, faith development, and values matter. And it is a learning environment from which students leave well-prepared for productive and satisfying careers and lives of Christian service, civic engagement, and ethical leadership.

Northwest Christian University has a deep heritage developed with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and Christian Churches/Churches of Christ, but we seek to develop a diverse campus community that welcomes students from a wide variety of church backgrounds. Many of our students come from Christian backgrounds and groups such as Presbyterian, Baptist, Methodist, Foursquare, Lutheran, Nazarene, Episcopal, Assembly of God, Catholic, and Community Churches.

Accreditation and Certifications

• Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  
• International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education
  
• Oregon Board of Licensed Professional Counselors and Therapists
  
• Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission

• 485 enrolled students (Fall 2007)
  
• Female/male ratio is 60/40 (Fall 2007)
  
• Student/Faculty ratio is 8:1 (Fall 2007)
  
• 34 Full-Time Faculty (Fall 2007)

1. Teacher Education (K-12)
   
2. Business Administration
   
3. Ministry/Missions
   
4. Music
   
5. Psychology

Traditional Undergraduate:
Accounting
Biblical Theology
Business Administration
Christian Ministry
Communication
English
Exercise Science
Global Studies
History
Interdisciplinary Studies
Mathematics
Music Industry
Music Ministry
Psychology
Teacher Education
Professional Studies:
Accounting
Business Administration
Health Care Administration
Psychology
Graduate:
Business Admin. (MBA)
Community Counseling
Education (M.Ed.)
School Counseling

Northwest Christian University is historically related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)