Northwestern College

Orange City, IA
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Acceptance Rate
87%
Enrollment
1,125
Graduation Rate
64%
Student-Faculty Ratio
11:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,802
Retention Rate
80%

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$35,300
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,300
Avg Net Price
$23,519
Room & Board
$10,700
Total COA
$48,447
Median Debt
$23,249

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000
$21,342
$30,001–48,000
$22,811
$48,001–75,000
$20,674
$75,001–110,000
$21,234
$110,001+
$26,036
Pell Grant Rate: 23%
Federal Loan Rate: 54%

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Sticker Price$46,000
Estimated Net Price$23,519 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate
64%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$49,802
Retention Rate
80%
Median Debt
$23,249

Top Programs

Business & Marketing
25.9%
Education
13.8%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.9%
Health Professions
7.7%
Visual & Performing Arts
6.9%
Biology
6.5%
Public Administration & Social Services
6.1%
Communication
4.5%
Psychology
3.2%
Criminal Justice
2.4%

Demographics

Men 47%Women 53%
White
78.4%
Black
2.0%
Hispanic
6.4%
Asian
1.2%
Two or More
1.1%
International
4.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01

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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.