Northwestern College

Location and Affiliation:

Northwestern is located in the heart of the Dutch community of Orange City, population 4,950.
Affiliation: Presbyterian.

Population:

Northwestern’s enrollment is 1212 students on campus.

• 62% female
• 0% black
• 1% Asian
• 3% international
• 3% Hispanic

85% of applicants are admitted. 75% return as sophomores.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:15

Academic Level:

• Northwestern is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.5
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 21-27

Most Popular Majors:

• Business management/marketing 26%
• Psychology 5%
• Biological/biomedical sciences 5%
• Education 24%
• Social Sciences/History 6%
• Religion
• Kinesiology

Graduates:

59% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $25
• The application deadline is August 15.
• Financial aid priority date April 1.

Generosity:

Average need met is 90%.

Features:

Northwestern was founded in 1882 as an academy; 1928 as a junior college; 1961 as a four-year college. It is listed in the U.S. News and World Report-America’s Best Colleges 2006. Ministry and services opportunities include discipleship groups, worship teams, Summer of Service (SOS), Spring Service Projects, retreats, and prison ministry. Endowments total $38 million. Orange City is the site of the annual Tulip Festival every May.

Contact:

Northwestern College Admissions 1-800-747-4757.

Learn more about Northwestern College. http://www.nwciowa.edu