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Northwestern College

Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit
At a glance

80.4%

Acceptance rate

$23,519

Avg net price

1,125

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
College athletics

Athletic participation

618 unique student-athletes · 18 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Jun 30

· Apply with the college's application

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$36,400
Required fees
$310
Food and housing
$10,900
Books and supplies
$1,150
Other expenses
$3,240
Total
$52,000
Total by year
  1. $45,90019–20
  2. $46,90020–21
  3. $47,65021–22
  4. $48,80022–23
  5. $50,30023–24
  6. $52,00024–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $23,519 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation57%
6-year graduation64%
Retention rate80%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$49,802
Median debt$23,249
Campus
Enrollment1,125
Student-faculty ratio14:1
SettingTown