Your chances of getting into Northwestern College
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Northwestern College is 82.3%. Its admission rate is the 28th lowest in Minnesota.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Northwestern College and can you get accepted?
Northwestern College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,165 out of the 1,415 who applied were admitted.
Northwestern College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 34% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.
Can you get into Northwestern College?
82% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.
Admission Requirements in Brief
To have the best chance of getting into to Northwestern College you should:
- Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
- Earn B+ grades in high school
- Graduate in the top half of your high school class
- Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers
Northwestern College GPA
GPA Requirements & Average GPA
What GPA do you need to get into Northwestern College?
GPA Requirements
The GPA requirements for getting into Northwestern College are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.
If your high school grades are above the average 3.58 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Northwestern College accepts 82% of applicants.
Average GPA
The average unweighted GPA at Northwestern College is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #11 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.
Importance of GPA
Since Northwestern College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022
Northwestern College SAT Scores
Test Optional
Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Northwestern College. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
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| SAT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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Northwestern College ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
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| Reading 25th Percentile | N/A |
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| Composite 25th Percentile | N/A |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
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High School Class Rank
83% of Northwestern College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 17% |
| Top 25% of class | 50% |
| Top 50% of class | 83% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 751 | 664 | 1,415 |
| Accepted | 639 | 526 | 1,165 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 79% | 82% |
| Enrolled | 222 | 174 | 396 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 35% | 33% | 34% |
Fall 2024 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 240 days left until the Fall 2024 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2024.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Northwestern College is $25.
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Northwestern College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Considered but not required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174491 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern College.
FAQs
Does Northwestern College prefer SAT or ACT?
7% of students submit their SAT scores to Northwestern College. 94% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into Northwestern College?
82% of those who apply are granted admission to Northwestern College. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.