Northwestern videos Academics

We're Raider Nation. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others. Our promise: You'll stand out here—and be empowered to lead a life of significance.

Congratulations, graduates! Thank you to all those who helped us celebrate Northwestern’s Class of 2020 at commencement on Saturday, July 18. Blessings to you, Raiders, as you pursue Christ’s redeeming word in the world.

Northwestern Class of 2020: Today we celebrate you. You leave NWC prepared to lead, serve and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world. We’re proud of you!

We have 9 team national championships, and our students’ scores are among the best in the nation for accounting, actuarial science, nursing and pre-med. You want both smart and strong? You belong at Northwestern College. It’s a win-win.

Our pre-med and nursing students’ scores are among the best in the nation, and Christianity Today calls us “best” for spiritual enrichment. You want both smart and strong? You belong at Northwestern College. It’s a win-win.

99.5% placement after college, and 9 in 10 say they love this place while they’re here. You want both the time of your life and great preparation for the rest of it? You belong at Northwestern College. It’s a win-win.

Our faculty includes Fulbright Scholars and Iowa Professors of the Year—plus a roller derby historian and a physicist who raps. You want teachers who are fascinating both in the classroom and out? You belong at Northwestern College. It’s a win-win.

Looking for a college that’s strong in science? Northwestern’s programs, faculty and state-of-the-art facilities will prepare you to stand out in your future career.

Commencement weekend, May 10-11, was a time for celebration as Northwestern College sent 302 graduates into the world to pursue God’s redeeming work.

Northwestern College gave Chris Sietstra numerous leadership opportunities and helped prepare him to pass the CPA exams. Now he’s an accountant with EY in Minneapolis.