Overview

Northwestern College is a Comprehensive institution located in Orange City, IA, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 101 7th Street SW
Orange City, IA  51041
United States

Contact Mrs. Lori Zomeraand
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nwciowa.edu
Phone: 712-707-7140
Fax: 712-707-7164

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Environmental Biology
Genome Sciences/genomics
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Social Entrepreneurship
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Physics Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Art Therapy/therapist
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematical Statistics And Probability
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Data Science, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious Education
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General
Visual And Performing Arts, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,094

Applied

958

Accepted

1,169

Enrolled

Female Admissions

466

Females Applied

422

Females Accepted

91%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

628

Males Applied

536

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.62

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 Interview One recommendation

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
ACT Composite	22	20	25

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,000

Private

Fees

300

Full-time student fees

10,700

Room & board

5,200

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

34,500

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,426

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

29,313

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

6,480

Avg. Loan Aid

16,439

Avg. Grant Aid

23,833

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

93.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

61%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,169

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

42%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.42%
Black or African American	2.17%
White or Caucasian	78.93%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.18%
Asian	1.27%
Two or more races	1.45%
Other	5.79%

Gender

Male (46.62%)

Female (53.38%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	87%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Pancakes with PGC, Hospers Carboard Duct Tape Battle and RUSH

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Discipleship Groups, Intercultural Club, The Black V (Improvisation Group), Symphonic Band and Investment Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Bowling		No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football		No	No
Golf
Racquetball		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer
Softball
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis
Track And Field	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

205

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 77

Part-time - 128