Northwestern College-Iowa acceptance rate
Acceptance rate: 83% (fall admissions, CollegesRef 2026–27 edition). 973 of 1,172 applicants were admitted. Middle 50% test scores: SAT Reading & Writing 480–610, SAT Math 460–630, ACT 20–27. Admissions details
What we know
- Students
- 1,053
Smaller than 62% of colleges
National median 1,603
Religious affiliation: Reformed Church in America(U.S. College Scorecard · 2025)
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Northwestern College-Iowa admitted 83% of 1,172 applicants.
- Applicants1,172
83% of applicants were admitted
- Admitted973
27.5% of admitted students enrolled (yield)
- Enrolled (first-year)268
Middle 50% test scores
- SAT Reading & Writing
- 480–610
- 200800
- SAT Math
- 460–630
- 200800
- ACT Composite
- 20–27
- 136
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- 940–1240
- ACT, middle 50%
- 20–27
Cost & financial aid
Published price
- Tuition & fees
- $37,650
- Average net price
- Not reported in the latest federal data
Students receiving Pell Grants
- Pell Grant recipients
- 24%
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Carnegie classification
Master's university
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Northwestern College-IowaOrange City, IA, United States
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Campus
Northwestern College-Iowa
Orange City, IA, United States
- Private nonprofit
- Master's university
Distant town
In a smaller urban cluster away from a large metro area.
- City
- Suburb
- Town (this campus)
- Rural
Nearest major cityMinneapolis, MN · about 195 mi
In the city250 mi
- Calendar
- Semester
- Website
- nwciowa.edu
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What is the Northwestern College-Iowa acceptance rate for 2026?
Northwestern College-Iowa admitted 83% of 1,172 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
How much is Northwestern College-Iowa tuition?
Tuition at Northwestern College-Iowa is $37,650 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What is the graduation rate at Northwestern College-Iowa?
71% of first-time, full-time students at Northwestern College-Iowa graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.
What colleges are similar to Northwestern College-Iowa?
The closest matches are Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary, Emmaus Bible College, and University of Northwestern-St Paul, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.
Sources
Last checked Nov 3, 2026
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