Quick facts about NWC
Quick facts about NWC
Quick facts about NWC
Mission |
Northwestern College is a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world. |
Denominational affiliation |
Northwestern was born out of the Reformed Church in America and identifies as Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical, drawing from the strengths of each perspective in fulfilling our mission. Students, faculty and staff come from more than 45 Christian denominations. |
Enrollment |
1,627 (2026-27) Undergraduate students: 1,092 Graduate + adult students: 525 Northwestern NEXT students: 11 States represented: 31 (37% of traditional undergraduate students are from out of state) Countries represented: 26 Gender: 49% men, 51% women (traditional undergraduates) Ethnic diversity: 11% of undergraduates are students of color and another 4.2% are international students |
Average high school GPA |
3.76 |
Average ACT score |
NWC average: 24.3 Iowa average: 21(1) National average: 19.4(2) |
% of students living on campus |
82% of degree-seeking residential program undergraduates |
Full-time faculty |
83 |
Full-time staff |
146 |
% of full-time faculty with doctorates or terminal degrees |
86% |
Undergraduate student-faculty ratio |
14:1 |
Average class size for traditional undergraduates |
17 |
Programs offered |
Bachelor’s, master’s and online |
Top undergraduate majors |
|
Retention rate |
83% |
6-year graduation rate |
72% (84% of graduates earn their degree in 4 years or less) |
Grad placement rate |
100% |
Undergraduate tuition and financial aid |
Undergraduate tuition (2026-27): $39,000 Housing, food + fees (average for 2026-27): $11,870 Average financial aid package: $33,000 annually (includes $5,500 in federal loans) Students receiving financial aid: 100% (traditional undergraduates) |
Campus location and size |
Orange City, Iowa (population: 6,547); 100-acre campus includes nearly $80 million invested in new construction and other improvements since 2008 |
Athletic affiliation |
NAIA; Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) |
Mission |
Northwestern College is a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world. |
Denominational affiliation |
Northwestern was born out of the Reformed Church in America and identifies as Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical, drawing from the strengths of each perspective in fulfilling our mission. Students, faculty and staff come from more than 45 Christian denominations. |
Enrollment |
1,627 (2026-27) Undergraduate students: 1,092 Graduate + adult students: 525 Northwestern NEXT students: 11 States represented: 31 (37% of traditional undergraduate students are from out of state) Countries represented: 26 Gender: 49% men, 51% women (traditional undergraduates) Ethnic diversity: 11% of undergraduates are students of color and another 4.2% are international students |
Average high school GPA |
3.76 |
Average ACT score |
NWC average: 24.3 Iowa average: 21(1) National average: 19.4(2) |
% of students living on campus |
82% of degree-seeking residential program undergraduates |
Full-time faculty |
83 |
Full-time staff |
146 |
% of full-time faculty with doctorates or terminal degrees |
86% |
Undergraduate student-faculty ratio |
14:1 |
Average class size for traditional undergraduates |
17 |
Programs offered |
Bachelor’s, master’s and online |
Top undergraduate majors |
|
Retention rate |
83% |
6-year graduation rate |
72% (84% of graduates earn their degree in 4 years or less) |
Grad placement rate |
100% |
Undergraduate tuition and financial aid |
Undergraduate tuition (2026-27): $39,000 Housing, food + fees (average for 2026-27): $11,870 Average financial aid package: $33,000 annually (includes $5,500 in federal loans) Students receiving financial aid: 100% (traditional undergraduates) |
Campus location and size |
Orange City, Iowa (population: 6,547); 100-acre campus includes nearly $80 million invested in new construction and other improvements since 2008 |
Athletic affiliation |
NAIA; Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) |
Mission |
Northwestern College is a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world. |
Denominational affiliation |
Northwestern was born out of the Reformed Church in America and identifies as Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical, drawing from the strengths of each perspective in fulfilling our mission. Students, faculty and staff come from more than 45 Christian denominations. |
Enrollment |
1,627 (2026-27) Undergraduate students: 1,092 Graduate + adult students: 525 Northwestern NEXT students: 11 States represented: 31 (37% of traditional undergraduate students are from out of state) Countries represented: 26 Gender: 49% men, 51% women (traditional undergraduates) Ethnic diversity: 11% of undergraduates are students of color and another 4.2% are international students |
Average high school GPA |
3.76 |
Average ACT score |
NWC average: 24.3 Iowa average: 21(1) National average: 19.4(2) |
% of students living on campus |
82% of degree-seeking residential program undergraduates |
Full-time faculty |
83 |
Full-time staff |
146 |
% of full-time faculty with doctorates or terminal degrees |
86% |
Undergraduate student-faculty ratio |
14:1 |
Average class size for traditional undergraduates |
17 |
Programs offered |
Bachelor’s, master’s and online |
Top undergraduate majors |
|
Retention rate |
83% |
6-year graduation rate |
72% (84% of graduates earn their degree in 4 years or less) |
Grad placement rate |
100% |
Undergraduate tuition and financial aid |
Undergraduate tuition (2026-27): $39,000 Housing, food + fees (average for 2026-27): $11,870 Average financial aid package: $33,000 annually (includes $5,500 in federal loans) Students receiving financial aid: 100% (traditional undergraduates) |
Campus location and size |
Orange City, Iowa (population: 6,547); 100-acre campus includes nearly $80 million invested in new construction and other improvements since 2008 |
Athletic affiliation |
NAIA; Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) |