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Tuition & Fees

^$32,920

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

13%

600-699

19%

500-599

55%

400-499

13%

700-800

600-699

23%

500-599

58%

400-499

13%

700-800

11%

600-699

500-599

33%

400-499

38%

300-399

18%

200-299

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30-36

21%

24-29

30%

18-23

38%

12-17

11%

30-36

24-29

38%

18-23

40%

12-17

13%

30-36

14%

24-29

40%

18-23

44%

12-17

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undergraduateRatios

45^%

male

55^%

female

teacher

students

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Moderately Selective

68^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	943
Declined	+ 425
Total Received	1,368

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Private (nonprofit)

1,061

undergraduate students

351

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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Codes

SAT	6490
ACT	1346

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Fun Facts

Anyone who auditions can join the cast of Northwestern College's annual dance concert, RUSH. Completely student led, over 200 participants perform many different dances, ranging from hip-hop to steam punk!
Who needs steel when you have...cardboard? Students living in Northwestern College's Hospers Hall forge their own weapons and armor out of cardboard and duct tape to engage in the aptly named Cardboard and Duct Tape Battle each spring.

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Location

School Facts

Northwestern College, founded in 1882, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 100-acre campus is located in Orange City, IA, 50 miles north of Sioux City.

Public/private	Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment	1,412
Established in	1882
Coeducational	Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation	Reformed
Accredited by	• CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education) • CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education) • CSWE (Council on Social Work Education) • HLC Higher Learning Commission • IACBE (International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education)

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Orange City, IA

100-acre campus in Orange City (population: 6,141), 50 miles from Sioux City and 75 miles from Sioux Falls, SD. Air serves Sioux City, Sioux Falls, SD, and Omaha, NE (130 miles); bus serves Sioux City; train serves Omaha.

Northwestern College
101 Seventh Street, SW
Orange City, IA 51041

Campus Life

yes: Housing available
83%: Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%: Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes: Students are required to live in school housing
yes: Students may have cars on campus

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10: 23%
Top 1/4: 49%
Top 1/2: 75%

Bottom 1/2: 25%
Bottom 1/4: 5%

SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing

700-800

13%

600-699

19%

500-599

55%

400-499

13%

700-800

600-699

23%

500-599

58%

400-499

13%

700-800

11%

600-699

500-599

33%

400-499

38%

300-399

18%

200-299

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30-36

21%

24-29

30%

18-23

38%

12-17

11%

30-36

24-29

38%

18-23

40%

12-17

13%

30-36

14%

24-29

40%

18-23

44%

12-17

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted	no
Application deadline	June 30 (priority deadline) August 15
School has early decision program	no
School has early action program	no
Admissions interview (required or recommended)	Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements	SAT or ACT Required SAT Subject Tests Not used

Moderately Selective

68^%

acceptance rate

Accepted	943
Declined	+ 425
Total Received	1,368

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Standardized test scores

Important

Recommendations
Secondary school record

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Jackie Davis
Director of Admissions
P: 800 747-4757
F: 712 707-7164
admissions@nwciowa.edu

Financial Aid

81^%

Of students' needs
were fully met

^$26,448.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Total	$43,920
Tuition	$32,700
Room & board	$9,800
Additional fees	$220
Books & supplies	$1,200
Average Financial Aid	- $26,448
Total with Avg. Aid	$17,472

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Total	$13,670,619
Federal	$1,205,285
State	$1,320,545
Institutional	$9,871,987
Other external	$1,272,802

Non-need-based

Total	$5,645,509
Federal	$26,329
State	$111,388
Institutional	$4,336,597
Other external	$1,171,195

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 747-4757
F: 712 707-7164
finaid@nwciowa.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Eric Anderson
Director of Financial Aid
eric.anderson@nwciowa.edu

Varsity Sports

	M	W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, dance, flag football, foosball, pickleball, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, walleyball

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Athletic Directors

Earl Woudstra (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships: Great Plains Athletic Conference
Mascot: Red Raiders
School colors: red and white

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Majors

	Assc.	Bach.	Mast.	Doct.
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Agribusiness
Art
Art Therapy
Art/Graphic Design
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology Education
Biology/Health Professions
Business Administration/Finance
Business Administration/Human Resources
Business Administration/Management
Business Administration/Marketing
Business Education
Chemistry
Christian Education
Christian Education/Youth Ministry/Adolescent Studies
Computer Science
Criminal Justice
Ecological Science
Economics
Education/Early Childhood
Education/Special Education
Education/Teacher
Education/Teacher Leadership
Elementary Education
English Education
Exercise Science
History
Humanities
Mathematics
Medical Technology
Modified Music/Elementary Education
Music
Music Education
Music Ministry
Nursing
Paraprofessional Elementary Education
Physical Education
Physician Assistant
Physics Teaching
Political Science/Government
Psychology
Public Relations
Religion
Secondary Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Sports Management
Statistics
Theatre
Theatre Education
Theatre/Speech
Translation/Interpretation of Spanish
Worship Arts
Writing/Rhetoric
Youth Ministries

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Programs Offered

Certificate programs
Distance Learning
Double majors
Dual degrees
Honors program
Independent study
Internships
Pass/fail grading option
Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

Other
Pre-dentistry
Pre-law
Pre-medicine
Pre-optometry
Pre-pharmacy
Pre-theology
Pre-veterinary science

1,412

total students

55^%

in-state

45^%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

75^%

1,061
students

Female
55^%
585

Male
45^%
476

25^%

351
students

Female
80^%
282

Male
20^%
69

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91^%

968
students

Female
53^%
506

Male
47^%
462

9^%

93
students

Female
85^%
79

Male
15^%
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Student Break-down

3%: Nonresident aliens
2%: Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%: Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%: Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%: Hispanic/Latino
82%: White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%: Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%: Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

72^%

Transfer applicants accepted

40^%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements	College GPA: 2.30
High school transcript	Recommended of All
College transcript(s)	Required of All
Essay or personal statement	Recommended of All
Interview	Recommended of All
Standardized test scores	Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)	Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

semester hours

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Counseling services

Academic
Career
Minority student
Personal
Psychological
Religious
Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Math
Reading
Study skills
Writing

Career placement services

Alumni network
Career/job search classes
Interest inventory
Internships
Interview training
On-campus job interviews
Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90^%

Additional services

Health insurance
Health service
Nonremedial tutoring
Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

Reader services
Tutors

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens	16
Countries most often represented	Brazil Nepal Nigeria Vietnam The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants	ESL program/classes English lab Host family program International student center Special counselors/advisors Special orientation

International Student Contact

Kevin McMahon
Associate Dean for Intercultural Affairs
712 707-7016
kmcmahan@nwciowa.edu

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Tuition & Fees

Test Scores

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Location

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Orange City, IA

Campus Life

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

Admissions Facts

Moderately Selective

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Important

Considered

Not Considered

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Admissions Contact

Financial Aid

Of students' needswere fully met

Average financial aid

Cost

Scholarships & Grants

Scholarships

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Required Financial Aid Forms

Financial Aid Office

Financial Aid Officer

Varsity Sports

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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Athletic Facts

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Majors

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Programs Offered

Pre-professional Programs

total students

in-state

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

1,061students

351students

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

968students

93students

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Student Break-down

Transfer Admissions

Transfer Requirements

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

semester hours

semester hours

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Counseling services

Remedial services offered

Of students' needs
were fully met

1,061
students

351
students

968
students

93
students