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Northwestern College
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
Orange City, IA 51041
United States
Contact
Mrs. Jackie Davis
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nwciowa.edu
Phone: 712-737-7114
Fax: 712-707-7164
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@nwciowa.edu
Phone: 712-737-7114
Fax: 712-707-7164
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Environmental Biology |
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| Genome Sciences/genomics |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Actuarial Science |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Business Teacher Education |
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| Education (multiple Levels) |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Speech Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Rhetoric And Composition |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Language Interpretation And Translation |
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| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Humanities |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice Related |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Religious Education |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Music |
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| Visual And Performing Arts Related |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,959
Applied
1,334
Accepted
1,061
Enrolled
Female Admissions
1,064
Females Applied
722
Females Accepted
68%
Male Admissions
895
Males Applied
612
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.6
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 |
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| 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 %
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75th %
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| SAT Critical Reading | 550 | 490 | 590 | |
| SAT Math | 560 | 510 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
32,100
Fees
10,100
Room & board
Financial Aid
25,672
Avg. Financial Aid Package
25,084
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
22,496
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,947
Avg. Loan Aid
12,162
Avg. Grant Aid
7,244
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
93%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
60%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,061
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
42%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.34% |
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| Black or African American | 1.28% |
| White or Caucasian | 83.14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Asian | 1.38% |
| Two or more races | 1.58% |
| Other | 4.73% |
Gender
Male (43.07%)
Female (55.8%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 92% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Clash of the Classes, RUSH (student dance exhibition) and Colenbrander Hall Christmas Bash
Clash of the Classes, RUSH (student dance exhibition) and Colenbrander Hall Christmas Bash
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:
Drama Ministries Ensemble, A cappella Choir, Discipleship Groups, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and International Club
Drama Ministries Ensemble, A cappella Choir, Discipleship Groups, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and International 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 |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
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| Golf | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | No | No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
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Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
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| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Soccer | |
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| Softball | |
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| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
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| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
141
Total Faculty
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 84
Part-time - 59
Male - 70
Female - 71
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