# Northwestern College

Orange City, IA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/northwestern-college

Northwestern College is a private nonprofit college in Orange City, IA with 1,175 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,716 per year ($24,506 for families earning under $30,000). 66% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,028 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 80% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,155 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,005 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $51,568 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,716 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,506 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $19,300 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,343 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,880 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,296 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,175 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 66% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,028 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,249 (FY2024) |

## What Northwestern College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Northwestern College's acceptance rate?**

Northwestern College admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Northwestern College test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Northwestern College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,155 students applied to Northwestern College and 1,005 were admitted; 283 enrolled.

**Does Northwestern College consider legacy status?**

No. Northwestern College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Northwestern College require an essay?**

Northwestern College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Northwestern College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $51,568 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,716.

**What is Northwestern College's graduation rate?**

66% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 154101. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology