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Northwestern College-Iowa

#961 in US ranking Orange City, IA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$51,568
Tuition & fees
$38,360
Avg. aid
$23,305
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
80%
Avg. SAT
1090
Avg. ACT
24

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$46,690
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Northwestern College-Iowa?

Northwestern College's recurring campus activities include homecoming, Bingo and a Festival of Culture. These events offer different ways to participate in college life beyond classes and team competition.

Homecoming brings alumni and current students into the same campus schedule of activities. The Festival of Culture provides a setting for cultural sharing, while student programming such as Bingo offers a more informal gathering. NCDC is also listed among campus events; students interested in its current format should consult that year's activities calendar rather than assume its schedule or activities remain unchanged.

What are the student housing and dining options at Northwestern College-Iowa?

Northwestern College provides college-operated undergraduate housing and campus dining. Most students in its reported residential measure live on campus, but availability should not be interpreted as a guarantee of a preferred room or housing type.

Incoming students should review the current housing application, assignment timetable and any first-year residency rules before committing. Questions worth settling include whether a meal plan is required for a chosen residence, what each plan covers, how roommate requests work and whether housing remains available during academic breaks. Residence-hall internet access is reported, and first-year students may register or park a car on campus.

Off-campus living changes more than the housing bill: students may need to budget separately for utilities, groceries and transportation. The college's housing and dining terms are the appropriate basis for comparing those costs with a residential option.

Northwestern College-Iowa Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

No

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

12

Northwestern College-Iowa Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
15:1
Undergraduates living on campus
84%
Campus size
40 hectares

Northwestern College-Iowa Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 4

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Northwestern College-Iowa Library Services and Resources

Main library name

DeWitt Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

Yes

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Northwestern College-Iowa Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Northwestern College-Iowa Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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