Northwestern College
101 Seventh St SWOrange City, IA 51041
(712) 707-7000
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1350
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.nwciowa.edu/
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $27,860.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $40,628.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $40,628.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 455 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 640 |
| SAT Writing | 420 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 100% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 37% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,209.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 34% |
| Average state aid | $3,771.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 100% |
| Average institutional aid | $14,395.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 70% |
| Average student loan | $7,140.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Art/art Studies
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemistry
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer Science
- Corrections and Criminal Justice
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Economics
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Biology
- General Studies
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Information Science/Studies
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Language Interpretation and Translation
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Mathematics
- Music
- Music Teacher Education
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government
- Psychology
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Rhetoric and Composition
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Actuarial Science
Northwestern College Scholarships
Kyle Vande Berg Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College participating in athletics. Applicants must show academic achievement. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Joel L. De Kam Scholarship
Scholarship for juniors or seniors attending Northwestern College pursuing a Business career. Applicants must demonstrate potential, aspiration, and a desire to be successful in a business career, have a minimum 2.5 GPA and show evidence of faith in Jesus Christ. First preference is given to students majoring in economics; second preference is given to students majoring in Business Administration. Award amount may vary. more...
William & Joyce Angus Mission Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College who plan to enter missionary service. Preference is given in the following order to: Asian students, International students, American students. Award amount may vary. more...
Dr. Edward Van Eck Pre-Medical Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College enrolled in the Pre-Medical Program. Award amount may vary. more...
Draayer Athletic Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Northwestern College participating in intercollegiate basketball or football. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Iowa Scholarships
Muscatine Journal-Gil Dietz Scholarship
Annual award for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled full-time at the University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences majoring in Journalism. Students must be pursuing studies with an emphasis in community journalism. Due date may vary. more...
Kristi Buckneberg Kuh Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending Luther College who are majoring in Music (vocal). Selection based on academic achievement and musical talent. Award is to be used for voice lessons. Due date, award amount and number of awards may vary. Nonrenewable. more...
Matthew Simpson Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming, full-time, Simpson College undergraduates who are members of a United Methodist Church pursuing a four year degree. Selection criteria is based on outstanding academic achievements, ACT or SAT scores, leadership skills, community activities, and involvement in the church. Award amount and number of awards varies. Renewable. more...
Ron & Peg Juffer Education Scholarship (foreign)
Scholarship for international students who are undergraduate attending Northwestern College. Preference is given to students majoring in education. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Fahrney Education Foundation Scholarships
Annual award for Wapello County, Iowa residents who are undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and citizenship. more...
Eric Fleming Memorial Scholarship in Small Animal Medicine
Annual award for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, leadership, and an interest in small animal medicine. Due date may vary. more...
Catt FAO Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Number of awards and award amount may vary. A FAFSA must be submitted by March 1st. more...
Pfizer Animal Health Veterinary Scholarship
Annual award for graduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Students must demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and leadership. Due date may vary. more...
Gruenwald Student Teaching Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at Iowa State University Department of Agricultural Education. Students must be planning to be student teaching in the upcoming school year. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Luke Scholarship
Scholarship for incoming freshmen enrolling at Northwestern College planning to enter a Health Science profession. Applicants must have strong evidence of Christian faith, be in the top 5% of the graduating class or have a minimum 3.8 GPA and a minimum 28 ACT score or the equivalent SAT score. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...