Northwestern College
Orange City, Iowa 51041
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
Northwestern College is a private town institution in Orange City, Iowa. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,802 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,519.
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
46.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.3%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,791
Programs (50)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
80%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average