Northwestern College
Faith-based college · Orange City, IA · 1,175 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$24,716
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$51,568
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
66%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Northwestern College?
Northwestern College accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Northwestern College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northwestern College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Northwestern College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $51,568 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,716 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $38,360 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$38,360
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$38,360
- Room & board$11,250
- Total cost of attendance$51,568
- Average net price after grants$24,716
Popular majors
Business, Education, Biology, Health Professions & Nursing, Parks, Recreation & Fitness.
Northwestern College FAQ
- What is Northwestern College's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- Is Northwestern College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Northwestern College is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Northwestern College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Northwestern College cost?
- About $51,568 a year before aid; $24,716 on average after grants.
- What is Northwestern College's FAFSA school code?
- 001883. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Northwestern College receives your information.
- What is Northwestern College's graduation rate?
- 66% of students finish within six years.
Colleges similar to Northwestern College
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA | 80% | 1120–1285 | $25,297 | 60% |
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