Overview
Student Population
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| Location | Orange City, Iowa |
| Online | nwciowa.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Reformed Church in America |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Orange City, Iowa, Northwestern College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Reformed Church in America faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,136 prospective students applied, and 838 were granted admission. Of those admitted 273 enrolled in the school. 1,025 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 471 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $32,700 plus fees of $220. Northwestern College is ranked 419 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northwestern College is rated within the top 45% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northwestern College within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#419 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#282 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#9 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#367 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1210 |
| ACT | 20/26 |
| GPA | 3.6 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $220 |
| Room and Board | $9,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,980 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,900 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Education | 15% |
| Health Professions | 10% |
| Biology | 9% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154101 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern College.
Current students may use the Northwestern College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.