Northwestern College: Academics, Admissions & Tuition Info
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About Northwestern College
Since Northwestern College (or simply Northwestern) first opened its doors in 1902 as a missionary school, it has maintained a Christian-based educational approach. Today, the college serves students via its 107-acre campus in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburb of Roseville on Lake Johanna.
Academics
Northwestern offers students around 50 undergraduate and graduate degree options through 14 departments. Every major offered at Northwestern includes a minimum of 30 credits of Bible-focused education. Popular undergraduate programs include psychology and business administration.
Northwestern also offers distance learning programs, including bachelor's degree programs in both biblical studies and global studies. The school also offers more than 50 individual courses online in addition to an online biblical studies certificate.
Admissions
Northwestern evaluates applicants based on a number of factors, including school records, overall GPA, and SAT/ACT scores. The university recommends that students complete a college-preparatory program prior to applying. Applications, which can be completed online, require a $40 fee and must be submitted by July 15 for fall admission.
During the 2011-2012 school year, 1,289 individuals applied for admission to Northwestern, and about 75% were accepted. The total student body at Northwestern comprises about 3,000 individuals. As of 2011, roughly 66% of these students attended the university full-time.
Tuition & Financial Aid
As of 2011-2012, tuition costs and associated fees at Northwestern College were approximately $25,700 per academic year for undergraduate students and $7,920 per year for graduate students. Student housing is available via 8 residence halls, and the estimated cost for room and board on-campus during the 2011-2012 school year was $8,000.
Northwestern offers both tuition payment plans and financial aid programs to students who require assistance. All students attending the university in 2010-2011 used at least one form of financial aid to pay for their studies. The average net price for full-time beginning students in 2010-2011 was $21,172.
| NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE QUICK FACTS | |
|---|---|
| School Type | Private, 4-year, not-for-profit** |
| Degrees Offered | Associate's, bachelor's, master's, and certificates** |
| Religious Affiliation | Nondenominational Christian* |
| Academic Calendar | Semesters* |
| School Setting | Suburban, large** |
| Student Body | Around 2,953 undergraduates and 115 graduate students in 2011** |
| Student Housing | Available, 8 residence halls* |
| ACADEMICS | |
| Schools and Programs | Over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs via 14 departments* |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1* |
| Most Popular Fields of Study by Degree Level (Number of Recipients) | In 2010-2011: Bachelor's: Psychology (65) Master's: Organizational behavior studies (19)** |
| Undergraduate Graduation Rates for 2003 cohort | 44% in four years 61% in six years 67% in eight years** |
| ADMISSIONS | |
| Admission Rate | 75% in 2011-2012** |
| Entering Class Size | About 464 in 2011** |
| First-Year Retention Rates | About 78% (full-time students) 50% (part-time students) in 2011** |
| Average ACT Score of Admitted Students | 24.5 in 2010* |
| Undergraduate Application Due Date | Fall deadline is July 15* |
| TUITION & FINANCIAL AID | |
| Tuition | Undergraduate tuition and fees for 2011-2012 was $25,700 for undergraduates (excludes room and board, books, course materials, personal expenses, and transportation)** |
| Financial Aid Sources Available (Percentage of Students Receiving it) | In 2010-2011: Federal grant aid (44%), state/local grant aid (36%), institutional grant aid (100%), loan (76%)** |
| Percent of Students Receiving Some Form of Aid in 2010-2011 | 100%** |
Sources: *Northwestern College; **IPEDS Data Center, National Center for Education Statistics
School Contact Information
- Address: 3003 Snelling Avenue N., St. Paul, MN 55113-1598
- Phone: (651) 631-5100
- Website: www.nwc.edu
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