Northwestern College

Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Northwestern College reported a 87.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Northwestern College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Orange City, IA, with an SAT reference of 1090 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $25,907 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

87.0%

1,155 applicants

SAT reference

1090

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$25,907

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Northwestern College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1090—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—24—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

64.8%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

73.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,175

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Northwestern College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$27,059
$30,001 – $48,000$19,503
$48,001 – $75,000$20,572
$75,001 – $110,000$24,265
$110,000+$29,539

Top Majors at Northwestern College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing60
Education49
Health Professions31
Parks, Recreation & Fitness23
Biological & Biomedical Sciences19
Psychology10
Public Administration & Social Services8
Communication & Journalism7
Visual & Performing Arts7
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice6

Financial Aid at Northwestern College

About Northwestern College

Official website: https://www.nwciowa.edu/

Admissions: https://www.nwciowa.edu/admissions/

Frequently Asked Questions About Northwestern College

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern College?

Northwestern College reported a 87% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,155. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Northwestern College?

The historical 87% acceptance rate suggests Northwestern College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Northwestern College?

The imported historical records for Northwestern College include an SAT reference value of 1090 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Northwestern College?

The stored historical average net price at Northwestern College is $25,907 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $23,319 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Northwestern College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Northwestern College is 65%. its stored first-year retention rate is 74%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Northwestern College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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