School Information

27.9
Total Enrollment 1,206
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

Northwestern College

http://www.nwciowa.edu/
101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, Iowa 51041
(712) 707-7000

Northwestern College is a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities 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 Reformed Church in America
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Northwestern College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 98.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $12,388), and 77% receive loans ($8,537 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,756.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Northwestern College is $20,005 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,356 people applied to Northwestern College. Of the applicants, 75.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 80.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (32.0% male and 33.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     51.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     53.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     62.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     60.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-747-4757
Admissions Office Email admissions@nwciowa.edu
Admissions Office Address 101 7th St. SW Orange City, IA 51041
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.nwciowa.edu/transfer-students
Admissions Website http://www.nwciowa.edu/admissions (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.nwciowa.edu/admissions/apply/default.aspx
Application Fee $25

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

  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 28
ACT English (25th Percentile) 21
ACT English (75th Percentile) 29
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 27
 
Northwestern College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 0
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 20
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 18
Environmental Biology 2
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 50
Accounting 13
Actuarial Science 3
Business Administration and Management, General 34
Communication, journalism, and related programs 9
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 7
Computer and information sciences and support services 2
Computer Science 1
Information Science/Studies 1
Education 39
Biology Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 1
Elementary Education and Teaching 31
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
Foreign Language Teacher Education 2
History Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 0
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2
English language and literature/letters 6
Creative Writing 4
English Language and Literature, General 2
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 0
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
Spanish Language and Literature 13
Health professions and related clinical sciences 15
Athletic Training/Trainer 6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 1
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 8
History 10
History, General 10
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
General Studies 0
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 3
Mathematics, General 3
Natural resources and conservation 0
Environmental Studies 0
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 9
Health and Physical Education, General 4
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Philosophy 2
Religion/Religious Studies 11
Physical sciences 3
Chemistry, General 3
Psychology 25
Psychology, General 25
Public administration and social service professions 8
Social Work 8
Social sciences 15
Economics, General 0
Political Science and Government, General 3
Sociology 12
Theology and religious vocations 11
Religious Education 10
Religious/Sacred Music 1
Visual and performing arts 24
Art/Art Studies, General 12
Cinematography and Film/Video Production 3
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 8
Music, General 1
 
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