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Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

Orange City, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$39,950

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,203
Declined 294
Total Received 1,497
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Enrollment

1,184

undergraduate students

521

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1882, Northwestern College is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college that is known for its strong emphasis on faith integration and its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of service. It is located on a 100-acre campus in Orange City, Iowa—50 miles north of Sioux City.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,705
Established in 1882
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Reformed

Social Media

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.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

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

Campus Life

no
Housing available
83%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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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% 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%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) June 30
Application deadline (final deadline) August 15
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

80%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,203
Declined 294
Total Received 1,497

Admissions Factors

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Admissions Right Now

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
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$23,305

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $36,710
Housing & Food $10,900
Additional fees $3,240
Books & supplies $1,150
Total $52,000
Average Financial Aid - $23,305
Total with Avg. Aid $28,695

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

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

Non-need-based

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

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Great Plains Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Art Therapy/Therapist yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biophysics yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Computer Science yes
Computer Software Engineering yes
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other yes
Counseling Psychology yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Economics, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other yes
Environmental Biology yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
General Studies yes
Genome Sciences/Genomics yes
Graphic Design yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematical Statistics and Probability yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Physics Teacher Education yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious Education yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Visual and Performing Arts, Other yes
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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

1,705

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

69%

1,184
students

Female
52%
620

Male
48%
564

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

1,059
students

Female
48%
510

Male
52%
549

11%

125
students

Female
88%
110

Male
12%
15

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Student Break-down

4%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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