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Northwestern College (IA) is one of the leading colleges in Iowa with the acceptance rate of 83%. Deadlines for application are . For more information, call 800-747-4757 or send email at admissions@nwciowa.edu.

1172 Enrolled 83% Acceptance Rate N/A - N/A SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 1,172
    • Average HS GPA: 3.57
    • Acceptance Rate: 83%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 33% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 16% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 7% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 10% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 13% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 3% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    20 - 27
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    N/A - N/A

Academics

  • Majors

    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biochemistry.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    Biophysics.
    Environmental Biology.
    Genome Sciences/Genomics.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Actuarial Science.
    Business/Commerce, General.
    Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Public Relations/Image Management.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer Science.
    EDUCATION.
    Education, General.
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
    Mathematics Teacher Education.
    Music Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Physics Teacher Education.
    Social Studies Teacher Education.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING.
    Computer Software Engineering.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Language Interpretation and Translation.
    Spanish Language and Literature.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice and Corrections.
    LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
    General Studies.
    Humanities/Humanistic Studies.
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
    Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Religion/Religious Studies.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Chemistry, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Social Work.
    SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS.
    Biology Technician/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Economics, General.
    Sociology.
    THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
    Religious Education.
    Youth Ministry.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Directing and Theatrical Production.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Graphic Design.
    Music, General.
    Music, Other.
    Visual and Performing Arts, General.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Edward J. Tarver
    Judge
    Phil Wahl
    Banker
    Davis (Deke) S. Copenhaver
    Mayor
    William Blanchard
    Judge

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Jan 15

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $34000
    Required Fees
    $250
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1150
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    No
    Board for Commuters
    N/A
    Transportation for Commuters
    N/A
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $10200

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal and Institutional
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 83/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    1071
    Foreign Countries Represented
    20

  • Demographics

    • Asian 1.24%
    • African-American 1.91%
    • Hispanic 6.79%
    • Caucasian 80.78%
    • Male 49%
    • Female 51%
    • Аre out of state 44

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    90%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 94/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    98%
    Campus Environment
    Rural
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    50
    Number of Honor Societies
    2
    Number of Social Sororities
    0

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    NAIA
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Wrestling
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (10)
    • Basketball
    • Cheerleading
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Soccer
    • Softball
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Health

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    60

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    95

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    64%
    Graduate in 5 years
    68%
    Graduate in 6 years
    68%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Alumni Network
    • Alumni Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Experiential
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: 8-5pm, Mon-Friday
      • Average Length: 1 hour
      Campus Tours
      • N/A

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      Yes
      Information Sessions
      Available
      Times
      Visitation Days
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