Orange City, IA · Admissions

Northwestern College

Acceptance Rate & How to Get In

Northwestern College has a 80.4% acceptance rate, making it accessibleadmits a majority of applicants. Here is what the numbers say it takes to get in.

80.4%
Acceptance rate
SAT (mid 50%)
ACT (mid 50%)
Test required
Testing

How hard is it to get into Northwestern College?

With a 80.4% acceptance rate, Northwestern College is accessibleadmits a majority of applicants. It enrolls roughly 1,175 undergraduates (small town setting) in Orange City, IA. Solid grades, a sensible test plan, and thoughtful essays go a long way here.

What it takes to get in

  • Testing policy: Test required. Confirm on the school's site, since policies shift each cycle.
  • Essays: at Northwestern College's selectivity, the application essays are often what separates similar applicants. Make them specific and authentically yours.

Cost

Published tuition is about $36,710 per year before aid. Many students pay less after financial aid — check the school's net price calculator.

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Northwestern College admissions FAQ

What is Northwestern College's acceptance rate?
Northwestern College's acceptance rate is 80.4%, which makes it accessible — admits a majority of applicants.
Is Northwestern College test-optional?
Northwestern College's current testing policy is: Test required. Always confirm on the school's admissions site, as policies change by cycle.

Sources & official links

Figures are the most recent available from Common Data Set, IPEDS, and public reports, and are approximate. Always confirm details on Northwestern College’s official admissions site.