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As Iowa’s Standout Christian College, Northwestern empowers students to lead lives of significance.
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At Northwestern, you’ll experience standout academics, strong faith and a sense of belonging.
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Raiders don’t stand around. We stand out.
Raiders lead and serve. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others.
STUDENTS
Cultural Creator
Thea uses her gifts as a graphic designer to promote the Bridge Center’s work to share about and celebrate other cultures.
ALUMNI
Teacher Leader
Now a high school principal, Levi was among five finalists for Iowa’s 2023 Teacher of the Year.
ALUMNI
Future Doctor
Hannah is pursuing psychiatric medicine to meet the urgent need for mental health providers.
News + Events
New nursing grads record 100 percent first-time exam pass rate
Northwestern’s 2025 graduates have recorded a 100 percent first-time pass rate on the NCLEX-RN board exam.
Schedule a campus visit!
Find out how you'll belong in our standout community.
Camera obscura exhibition Sept. 2 to Oct. 17
View images gathered during a campuswide NWCore Create event held last fall.
Clash of the Classes
Which class will be crowned as the 2025 champion? Find out Sept. 6.
Stuart Hall to speak Sept. 11-12
Award-winning next-generation author and speaker returns to NWC.
Raider Nation Celebration Oct. 3-4
Join us for Northwestern's Homecoming and Family Weekend.
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