Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Northwestern College is 87.33% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 29.84%. 635 men and 470 women applied to Northwestern and 540 men and 425 women students were accepted.
Among them, 149 men and 139 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwestern.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,105 | 635 | 470 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 965 | 540 | 425 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 288 | 149 | 139 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 87.33% | 85.04% | 90.43% | - | - |
| Yield | 29.84% | 27.59% | 32.71% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Northwestern. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwestern College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Not Considered |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northwestern.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | https://www.nwciowa.edu/admissions/ |
| Online Application | https://www.nwciowa.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | 1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master |