The four-year private not-for-profit institution in Orange City enrolled 1,299 students in fall 2018, including 1,024 in undergraduate and 275 in graduate programs, data shows. 4.9 percent of undergraduates transferred from another college or university.
46 percent of undergraduates are residents of Iowa, and 52 percent are residents of other states. 2 percent are citizens of foreign countries.
The undergraduate student body is comprised mostly of students who identify as white (83 percent) and Hispanic or Latino (4 percent).
The school admitted 71 percent of the 1,316 students who applied for fall 2018. Of those who were admitted, 29 percent enrolled.
Northwestern College admission
Total admitted applicants and enrolled students are estimates.| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,316 | 58.9% | 41.1% |
| Admitted applicants | 934 | 66% | 79% |
| Enrolled | 271 | 28% | 30% |
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