About Northwestern College

Founded in 1882, Northwestern College. is a Private college. Located in Iowa, which is a city setting in Iowa, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,091 full time undergraduate students, and 161 full time graduate students.

The Northwestern College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 82 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Northwestern College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate65%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range915-1170
ACT Range21-28

Admissions at NW-Iowa are considered Selective, with ,13% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 13 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

82% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 52% were in the top quarter, and 24% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Northwestern College.

11%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
78%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
22%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
89%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
56%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
11%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
78%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
22%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
11%
“We”re apathetic”
44%
“We know about current events and vote”
44%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
44%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
0%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
100%
“I feel extremely safe”
11%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
33%
“We bought the gear”
56%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
78%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
11%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
22%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
89%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
56%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
33%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
11%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
78%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
22%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    37 Students rated on-campus housing 4.1 stars. 30 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    22 Students rated off-campus housing 3.2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    39 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    39 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 46 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    39 Students rated class size 4.7 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    39 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    39 Students rated local services 4 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    39 Students rated academics 4 stars. 44 % gave the school a 5.0.

Northwestern College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Northwestern College?

13 Students rated Northwestern College

Sonu - 06/16/2022

public static void main (String []args) { int personalGrowth = 0; int Major = 100; while (true) { personalGrowth++; Major--; } In words, I would say - my school has helped me a lot to come out of my self but I academically they still have to go miles

Taelor - 05/07/2020

Northwestern is an awesome, Christ-centered college. There is a lot of emphasis on the integration of faith within each discipline throughout the coursework and events on campus. The class sizes are a great size too. The faculty get to know the students really well.

Lindsey - 04/22/2020

I love Northwestern! It's a really great community to be a part of. The school is small, but there is a lot of diversity between students and many different groups to join.

Tamara - 08/02/2019

Northwestern College is a great college to attend to in the Chicago-land area. They have awesome healthcare programs with great instructors to add to them. They want to see students be successful and make sure the have the tools they need for when actually going to into the workforce. The college also has many opportunities for students such as federal work study programs to help students pay for some of their tuition costs.

Northwestern College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Northwestern College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Northwestern College is 65%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Don't think that you can make it on the bare minimum. Utilize the resources available to you such as the library and the tutoring centers. There is no shame in asking for help. The point of being in college is to prepare you for life, and you will live a fuller life if you attempt to excel not just get by.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are wonderful. The fact that I can get a completely random set of personalities to brighten my day makes me so very happy. I am an extravert and having, as mentioned earlier, a diverse campus has its benefits when it comes to types of personalities. They are hard workers and are very helpful.

    Read all 18 answers

  4. What kind of person should attend this school?

    The kind of person that should attend Northwestern is a hard working individual but also an individual that likes to have fun and participate in crazy campus activities.

    Read all 12 answers

  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Northwestern College is best known for it's close-knit community that intergrates faith and learning.

    Read all 7 answers

  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Northwestern is a small college that has a great "family feel". Everyone knows each other and generally everyone is extremely friendly. The only downfalls are the location and food. Orange City is an extremely boring town with really nothing to do and the food there isn't great, but what campus does have good food? Northwestern does approach every class from a Christian perspective and depending on your perspective that can be a great experience or extremely annoying

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  7. What's unique about your campus?

    I consider the best thing about Northwestern College is it's size. It is small enough that most of your professors know you, and big enough where you can have a large network of friends.

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  8. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Northwestern College is a progressive, all-enveloping, close-knit community that strives for academic excellence and serving the needs of each and every student.

    Read all 6 answers

  9. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It tends to be conservative at times. It is reformed religion, and sometimes, I think it gets caught in the politics of running a school and also being associated with a church.

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Currently, the most frustrating thing is that some of the professors are not very stable. One professor has canceled meetings at the last moment and has handed out major, important paperwork that was unknown to the students with only two weeks left in the quarter. It has been frustrating but has taught me to be on top of things and to make sure that everything else is done so that when these surprises come up, they are easily handled.

    Read all 6 answers

  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person that wants to skip classes and still pass the class. To go to this school you have to work for your grade, it is not easy here to bs your way through.

    Read all 5 answers

  12. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I would of known how much time I would need to spend on my school work.

    Read all 4 answers

  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The community and the teachers that take a personal interest in your learning and want to see you succeed.

    Read all 4 answers

Student Body

Students

56%

female

44%

male

1,091

Total Undergrad Enrollment

161

Total Grad Students

50%

Out-Of-State

46%

In-State

4%

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

94%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
5%
% White or Caucasian
82%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Northwestern College receive some sort of financial aid. 23% were awarded federal grants. While 62% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,500

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,300

Books and Supplies

$8,900

Room and Board

39,700

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$22,242
$30 - $48K
$17,926
$48 - $75K
$20,271
$75 - $110K
$23,025
$110K & UP
$23,599

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