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Northwestern College is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange City, IA. A Distant Town provides tranquility and safety close to urban amenities.

Where Is Northwestern College?

Location of Northwestern College

Contact information for Northwestern College are given below.

Contact Details
Address: 101 Seventh St SW, Orange City, IA 51041
Phone: 7127077000
Website: www.nwciowa.edu/
Admissions: www.nwciowa.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.nwciowa.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Northwestern College?

You can apply to Northwestern College online at: https://www.nwciowa.edu/apply

Northwestern College is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northwestern College

These are the things Northwestern College looks for in applicants:

Requirement Status
Secondary School Record Required
Secondary School GPA Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT) Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwestern College?

Northwestern College admits 80%, making it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 27% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Northwestern College vary modestly across gender.

Gender Applicants Admitted Acceptance Rate
Men 836 674 81%
Women 661 529 80%

Can I Afford Northwestern College?

The average net price after aid at Northwestern College is $23,519. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category Cost
In-State Tuition $36,400
In-State Fees $310
Out-of-State Tuition $36,400
Out-of-State Fees $310
Total In-State Tuition & Fees $36,710
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees $36,710

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 24% of students at Northwestern College receive some form of financial aid (283 students).

About 97% of students at Northwestern College receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $23,305 per student.

25% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,476.

Student Loan Debt

56% of Northwestern College undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,056 per year.

Northwestern College Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 869 students enrolled at Northwestern College. Northwestern College is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,125 undergraduate students at Northwestern College, approximately 48% are male and 52% are female.

Undergraduate Gender Diversity at Northwestern College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern College undergraduate students is as follows.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity of Northwestern College Undergraduate Students
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 19
Black or African American 18
Hispanic 76
White 913
American Indian/Alaska Native 3
Two or More Races 19
Non-Resident 47

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwestern College are shown below.

Top 5 Home States of Northwestern College Students
State First-Time UG Students
Iowa 175
South Dakota 40
Minnesota 32
Nebraska 29
Colorado 6

Additionally, approximately 4.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwestern College Graduate Student Diversity

519 of Northwestern College’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwestern College, approximately 22% are male and 78% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Northwestern College

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern College graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Northwestern College
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic 4
White 463
Two or More Races 1

Online Learning at Northwestern College

Northwestern College delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

266 undergraduate students at Northwestern College took at least one online class — of those, 122 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 461 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Northwestern College

The following computer science degree programs are offered by Northwestern College, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program Bachelor’s Master’s Doctorate Total
Computer Science 3 3

Academic Programs at Northwestern College

Northwestern College offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northwestern College maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

  • AP credits: Implied no
  • Dual enrollment credits: Yes
  • Life experience credits: Implied no

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