Northwestern College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Orange City, IA
4.0 2 reviews

#12 Best Private Colleges in Iowa

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,705

Location Orange City, Iowa
Website nwciowa.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Reformed Church in America

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Northwestern College, located in Orange City, Iowa, is a private Christian liberal arts institution affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. The 100-acre campus, situated in a rural community approximately 45 miles northeast of Sioux City, features a mix of historic and modern facilities, including the recently renovated Van Peursem Hall. Northwestern maintains rigorous academic standards within its liberal arts curriculum, with notable programs in nursing, education, and business, while also offering distinctive majors in Christian ministry and theater. The college provides traditional dormitory housing for most students through its residential campus model, and participates in NAIA Division II athletics as the Red Raiders, competing in the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Founded in 1882 as a classical academy to serve Dutch settlers in the region, Northwestern has evolved from its original mission of training teachers and ministers to now offering a comprehensive undergraduate education.

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Ratings

Northwestern College is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

GPA 3.57

Acceptance Rate

80.4%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 27.2%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$36,710

Costs for Northwestern College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$36,710
Books and Supplies		$1,150
Other Fees		$310
Room and Board		$10,900
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,240
Total One Year Cost		$52,310

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

66% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Northwestern College are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 17% of students major in Business, 15% in Education, and 10% in Health Professions.