Northwestern College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	995
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	83%
Students retention rate	83%
On-time graduation rate	71%

Located in Orange City, Iowa, Northwestern College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 83% indicates that Northwestern College is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Northwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Northwestern College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Northwestern College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 83% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 86% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

83%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,590

Cost of attendance at Northwestern College in 2022 for students from Iowa.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$9,543
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,590

Cost of attendance at Northwestern College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Iowa's average	$25,701
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Northwestern College received on average $21,873 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,873

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	65	24%	$4,312	$280,297
Other Federal Grant	66	24%	$4,985	$328,979
State Grant/Scholarships	80	29%	$6,015	$481,169
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	273	100%	$18,906	$5,161,232
Total Grant & Scholarships	273	100%	$21,873	$5,971,380

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwestern College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northwestern College students is 70.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 77.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 59.8%.

70.8%

white 72.6% 156 students
unknown 83.3% 10 students
hispanic 55.6% 5 students
International Students 90.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Northwestern College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwestern College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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