As Iowa's Standout Christian College, Northwestern delivers an academic experience in a Christ-centered community to empower students to lead lives of significance. We offer 135+ academic programs with personal attention in small classes, elite research experiences, and world-class internship opportunities.

Our graduate placement is 99%. Recent grads are working at places like Google, Amazon, the Mayo Clinic and Principal Financial.

Every enrolled student starts with a guaranteed scholarship worth at least $12,500/year.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

Rolling Admissions

Acceptance Rate

74%

SAT Range

1010-1210

ACT Range

20-26

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Recommended

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$24,513 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$21,256 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

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Majors

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Meet Sonu. A standout, international student, who is pursuing a computer science degree. In his freshman year, he founded and became president of the Computer and Technology Club, and served on the leadership teams for the Honors Program and the Intercultural Club. 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗼—𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘂—𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗥𝗧 + 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗡𝗚.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
20%
On Campus
73%
Online
6%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

974 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

29%

Varsity Athletes

60%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

99%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$38,400 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

69%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

94%

National

83%