Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
101 Seventh St Sw, Orange city, IA 51041
Northwestern has highly respected academic programs, wonderful people and a wide range of co-curricular activities. Northwestern College is a four-year Christian liberal arts college with an undergraduate, co-educational, residential environment.
School Overview: | Northwestern College (Orange City) | |
| County | Sioux County, IA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 100 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 1,241 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,169 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 72 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% |
| % Black | - | 6% |
| % White | 97% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $25,740 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $25,740 | $24,744 |
| Tuition | $23,330 | |
| Percent Admitted | 74% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 425-605 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 445-630 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 395-565 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 21-28 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 20-27 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 22-27 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Northwestern College is a community of learning where students are equipped to find their place in God’s world. A Northwestern education is academically rigorous, distinctively Christian and firmly committed to the liberal arts—an academic tradition involving core requirements in a broad range of fields.
- As a liberal arts college, Northwestern strives to develop a broad and deep understanding of the human and natural worlds and to develop personal skills that will make Northwestern students, faculty and staff effective members of their communities.
- Northwestern College provides bachelor’s degree programs in more than 40 major fields, 16 pre-professional programs and 7 career concentrations.
- Northwestern offers a focus on faith that is more than just an add-on; it’s an integrated part of every class, every activity—all of campus. At Northwestern, we believe learning—in every academic discipline—is worship. Christians are called to worship God with their hearts, minds and abilities. Combining Christian faith and liberal arts learning provides the most complete and accurate understanding of truth and life.
- Northwestern College is conveniently located on Highway 10 and K64. Entering Orange City from any direction will take you past the campus. Visitor parking is in the Christ Chapel parking lot, which can be accessed from Albany Avenue (K64) or Central Avenue, south of 6th Street SE.
- Northwestern is ranked as a top-10 Midwestern college by U.S. News & World Report magazine. Northwestern is also ranked as the nation's second-best baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly.
- Northwestern is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. In addition, the education department is one of four Iowa colleges accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE); the social work department is among 10 Iowa colleges with baccalaureate programs accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; the business department is accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education; the athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP); and the nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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