Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitCollege town
Known for business — close-knit campus
Northwestern College is a private town institution in Orange City, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,802 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,519.
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87%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,125Students
14:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$49,802Earnings 10yr
$23,519Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate87.0%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$35,300
Room & Board$10,700
Books & Supplies$1,100
Total Cost of Attendance$48,447
Average Net Price$23,519
Median Debt at Graduation$23,249
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$21,342
$30–48K$22,811
$48–75K$20,674
$75–110K$21,234
$110K+$26,036
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$23,519
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
4600.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,791
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (50)
Student Body
Undergrads
1,125
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
13%
Pell Grant Recipients
23%
Race & Ethnicity
White 78%
Black 2%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 4%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate63.6%
Freshman Retention79.9%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$46,731
8 Years$50,613
10 Years$49,802
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$33,000
Men
$51,400
Rankings
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
89Low
Estimated from IA state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Minneapolispop. 430K
195 mi(338 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
280 mi(485 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
412 mi(714 min)