Total Enrollment 3,070
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

Northwestern College

http://www.nwc.edu
3003 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, Minnesota 55113-1598
(651) 631-5100

Northwestern College exists to provide Christ-centered higher education equipping students to grow intellectually and spiritually, to serve effectively in their professions, and to give God-honoring leadership in the home, church, community, and world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Other Protestant
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Northwestern College, 97.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 68.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,884), and 57% receive loans ($6,571 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,426.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Northwestern College is $21,290 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,073 people applied to Northwestern College. Of the applicants, 96.0% were admitted (96.0% male & 96.0% female ) and 43.0% accepted (46.0% male and 41.0% female)

Of the 2,981 undergraduate students at Northwestern College, 31.0% are part-time. A majority (86.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 98.0% of the 89 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     69.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     67.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     46.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     62.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (651) 631-5200
Admissions Office Email http://www.nwc.edu/web/admission/request-information1
Admissions Office Address 3003 Snelling Ave Saint Paul, MN 55113
Admissions Website http://www.nwc.edu/web/admission/home (find financial aid info here)
Application Fee $30

In order to be accepted to Northwestern College, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 520
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 650
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 610
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 28
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 26
 
Northwestern College Programs & Course Catalog
Business Administration AAS Degree This program prepares students for a variety of entry-level business careers. Students study economics, business principles and more.


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Health Information Technician AAS Degree Historically, patients’ medical histories were recorded and stored in paper files and folders… But now a new government initiative aims to completely replace the outdated paper-based system with new technology. ...show more »

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