At a glance
Average net price
$25,907
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
66.0%
Admission rate
80%
Undergrad size
1,175
In-state tuition
$36,710
Out-of-state tuition
$36,710
Cost of attendance
$49,783
Median earnings (10y)
$49,802
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 24
- Retention
- 73.5%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
19 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (27%), business (24%), humanities & arts (13%).
- STEM12%
- Health12%
- Business24%
- Humanities & arts13%
- Social sciences27%
- Trades & services12%
- Business24.0%~282 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Education19.6%~230 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Health professions12.4%~146 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~108 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.0%~47 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~42 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~38 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.8%~33 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~28 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering1.6%~19 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~19 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science1.2%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts1.2%~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.2%~14 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Theology0.4%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.4%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
35 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 167 | $55,719 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 155 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Graduate certificate | 97 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 92 | $37,017 | $25,995 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 85 | $38,185 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 60 | $49,993 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 50 | $33,080 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 45 | $59,227 | $27,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 28 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | $20,925 | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 24 | — | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 20 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 9 | — | — |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Religious Education. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Religion/Religious Studies. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Northwestern College
Northwestern College is a mid-sized institution located in Orange City, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,175 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Education, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Northwestern College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $25,907 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $36,710 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $49,783 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 66.0%, a above-average completion outcome. 73.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $49,802 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Northwestern College confers degrees and certificates across 19 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Education, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (27% of credentials), business (24% of credentials), humanities & arts (13% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Northwestern College accepts 80% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 24.
Location & campus
Set in Orange City, Iowa (town), Northwestern College draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Northwestern College
Q.How much does Northwestern College cost?
The average net price at Northwestern College is $25,907 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $49,783.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Northwestern College?
Northwestern College has a 6-year graduation rate of 66.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Northwestern College?
Northwestern College admits 80% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Northwestern College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Northwestern College graduate earns $49,802 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Northwestern College?
Published tuition is $36,710 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Northwestern College located?
Northwestern College is located in Orange City, Iowa (ZIP 51041).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Northwestern College at their official website.