Orange City, IA

Northwestern College

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Northwestern College is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Orange City, IA.
It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification.
Northwestern College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

80% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,497 applied, 1,203 accepted, and 327 enrolled in Northwestern.
187 men and 140 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $36,710 for undergraduate programs and $6,790 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 3.99% compared to last year at Northwestern College.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

1,140 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $22,509.
For freshmen, 288 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $23,319.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 1,705 students enrolled Northwestern in 2025.
By gender, 680 men and 1,025 women students are enrolled.
There are 1,184 undergraduate and 521 graduate students.
More Demographics Stats

62 Major Programs

  • 12 programs through online
  • 7 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Northwestern is 66% and the transfer-out rate is 13%.
The retention rate is 73% for full-time and 73% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
66%
Transfer-out Rate
13%
Retention Rate
73%
Students to Faculty Ratio
15 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 191 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Northwestern and the average faculty salary is $68,197. The studetns to faculty ratio is 15 to 1.
There are 407 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $59,229.
Number of Faculties
191
Average Faculty Salary
$68,197
Number of Staffs
407
Average Staff Salary
$59,229

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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