Overview
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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 |
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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 1,332 prospective students applied, and 926 were granted admission. Of those admitted 293 enrolled in the school. 961 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 338 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $32,100 plus fees of $200. Northwestern College is ranked 387 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northwestern College is rated within the top 41% 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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#387 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#269 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#10 in Best Colleges in Iowa
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Iowa
#330 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#12 in Best Value Colleges in Iowa
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1030/1250 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.53 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $200 |
| Room and Board | $9,600 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,750 |
| Total One Year Cost | $45,900 |
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.