Northwestern College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4859 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1360 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1283 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #2685 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Reformed Church in America
- Acceptance rate
- 87%
- Undergraduates
- 1,153
- Graduates
- 498
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- nwciowa.edu
Northwestern College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Northwestern College has an acceptance rate of 87% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 85% | 90% |
| Applicants | 1,105 | 635 | 470 |
| Admissions | 965 | 540 | 425 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 288 | 149 | 139 |
111 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
528 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1208 (73%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 257 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 78 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 46 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 27 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (1%) |
| Asian | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Northwestern College is $25,198 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,324 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,190 |
| $48-75K | $22,765 |
| $75-110K | $20,833 |
| $110K+ | $25,550 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,000 | $6,120 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,000 | $6,120 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,000 | $6,120 |
| Fee in-district | $250 | $250 |
| Fee in-state | $250 | $250 |
| Fee out-of-state | $250 | $250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 998 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,200 |
Northwestern College majors
Northwestern College has granted 221 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 144 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Northwestern College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 90 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 15 | 33 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 26 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 23 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 22 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 21 | |
| Accounting | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Social Work | 7 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Religious Education | 5 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 5 | |
| Actuarial Science | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 | |
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | 3 | |
| Art Therapy & Therapist | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Environmental Biology | 2 | |
| Genome Sciences & Genomics | 2 | |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 2 | |
| Music, General | 2 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |
| Economics, General | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Graphic Design | 1 | |
| Language Interpretation and Translation | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Sociology, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 221 | 144 |
Northwestern College has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 34% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 56% | 69% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Northwestern College has published 321 scientific papers with 1,857 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 8 |
| 1992 | 4 | 6 |
| 1993 | 12 | 3 |
| 1994 | 6 | 7 |
| 1995 | 9 | 15 |
| 1996 | 7 | 3 |
| 1997 | 6 | 16 |
| 1998 | 11 | 24 |
| 1999 | 10 | 31 |
| 2000 | 3 | 37 |
| 2001 | 4 | 40 |
| 2002 | 0 | 42 |
| 2003 | 7 | 48 |
| 2004 | 6 | 50 |
| 2005 | 2 | 49 |
| 2006 | 6 | 41 |
| 2007 | 15 | 61 |
| 2008 | 10 | 48 |
| 2009 | 10 | 63 |
| 2010 | 3 | 77 |
| 2011 | 8 | 64 |
| 2012 | 16 | 63 |
| 2013 | 8 | 66 |
| 2014 | 7 | 68 |
| 2015 | 12 | 99 |
| 2016 | 9 | 62 |
| 2017 | 6 | 55 |
| 2018 | 7 | 86 |
| 2019 | 6 | 93 |
| 2020 | 8 | 121 |
| 2021 | 10 | 68 |
| 2022 | 16 | 139 |
| 2023 | 9 | 115 |
Notable alumni
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Bob Vander Plaats
- Occupations
- teacher
- Biography
-
Robert Lee Vander Plaats is an American politician and political activist. Since 2010, he has been the president and CEO of The Family Leader, a socially conservative organization in Iowa.
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Richard Mouw
- Years
- 1940-.. (age 84)
- Occupations
- theologianuniversity teacherphilosopher
- Biography
-
Richard John Mouw is an American theologian and philosopher. He held the position of President at Fuller Theological Seminary for 20 years (1993–2013), and continues to hold the post of Professor of Faith and Public Life.
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Mel Tjeerdsma
- Occupations
- American football coachhead coach
- Biography
-
Mel Tjeerdsma is a retired American football coach and athletic director at Northwest Missouri State University in Maryville, Missouri. He served as the head coach at Austin College in Sherman, Texas from 1984 to 1993 and at Northwest Missouri State University from 1994 until his retirement after the 2010 season. In his 27 years as a head coach, Tjeerdsma compiled a career college football record of 242–82–4. He led the Northwest Missouri State Bearcats to three NCAA Division II Football Championship titles (1998, 1999, and 2009) and four additional NCAA Division II titles games (2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008).
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Skyler Wheeler
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Skyler Wheeler is an American politician. A member of the Republican Party, he has served as member of the Iowa House of Representatives, representing the 4th district since 2017.
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John Wills
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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John H. Wills is an American politician serving as a member of the Iowa House of Representatives from the 10th district. Elected in November 2014, Wills assumed office on January 12, 2015.
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Dwayne Alons
- Occupations
- military officerpolitician
- Biography
-
Dwayne Arlan Alons was an American politician. A Republican, he sat in the Iowa House of Representatives from 1999 to 2014, representing the 5th district until 2003, and the 4th district thereafter. He was a brigadier general in the Iowa Air National Guard and served as chief of staff at its headquarters. Alons died of cancer on November 29, 2014. He was succeeded in office by John Kooiker.
General info
| Alternative names | NWC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1882 |
| Motto | Deus est lux God is Light |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 278 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 101 Seventh St SW Orange City, Iowa, 51041 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 7127077000 |