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Northwestern College

Orange City, Iowa · Private (nonprofit)

Jan 2Application deadline

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About

Northwestern College is located in Orange City, Iowa. It is a private (nonprofit) institution. The university enrolls approximately 1,125 students.

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Cost and aid

Cost breakdown

In-state tuition$35,300
Out-of-state tuition$35,300
Room & board$10,700
Avg aid package$35,091
Students receiving aid74%
Pell grant recipients23%
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Admissions

Application info

Acceptance rate87%
Average GPA4.17
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Test optionalYes
Common AppYes

Application dates

Early DecisionNov 1
Regular DecisionJan 2
PriorityJan 15
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Academics

Graduation rate63%
Retention rate80%
Student–faculty ratio14:1
Full-time faculty100%

Outcomes

Median earnings (10 yrs)$49,802
Avg starting salary$52,778
Job placement rate100%
Internship rate71%
Earn more than HS grad81%
Economic mobility119%
Loan default (3 yr)2%
Loan repayment (3 yr)87%

Student life

Demographics

Small School
1,125Student size

Compared to 5,382 national average

BalancedGender ratio
Female 53%Male 47%
78% WhiteRacial diversity
White 78%Hispanic 6%Black 2%Asian 1%Other 12%
Greek lifeYes
Campus housingYes

About Northwestern College

Students feel safe on campus with little to no crime reported. The college and town maintain a secure environment.

Endowment$69,790,821
Avg faculty salary$90,600

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