Northwestern College
American Christian college
Northwestern College is a private Christian liberal arts college in Orange City, Iowa. It is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America and enrolls more than 1,500 students. In addition to approximately 1,000 students in bachelor’s degree programs, the college has a growing graduate school, which includes a master’s degree program in physician assistant studies launched in June of 2020. Northwestern began as an academy in 1882. It became a junior college in 1928 and a four-year institution in 1961.
Admissions
What does this school look for?
Annual Applications
1,316
Acceptance
71%
Graduation Rate
64%
Median SAT Score
1150
Median ACT Score
24
Costs
How much does it cost to attend?
Tuition (in-state)
$30,900
Fees (in-state)
$200
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-30K | $21,700 |
| 30K-48K | $18,700 |
| 48K-75K | $22,426 |
| 75K-110K | $23,451 |
| 110K+ | $25,851 |
After Graduation
Averages for 10 years after enrolling
Avg Earnings
$40,200
Employed
94%
Campus Life
What's it like to attend this school?
The People
Full time on-campus stats
Student Body
1K
Under-Grads
1K
Graduates
0K
The Campus
Where will you be attending?
Location
101 Seventh St SW,
Orange City IA
51041
City Crime Rates
Property Crime
8 per 100k
Violent Crime
0 per 100k
What is Northwestern College known for?
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Top areas of influence with degrees offered
Other areas of influence
Influential People
Who are Northwestern College's Most influential alumni?
Northwestern College's most influential alumni faculty include professors and professionals in the fields of Philosophy, History, and Sociology. Northwestern College’s most academically influential people include Bob Vander Plaats, Robert Drews, and Christopher Wise.