NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE ORANGE CITY, IOWA
You want to make a difference. That makes you different. Success matters–— but you care more about succeeding in ways that matter. You want to be confident and prepared to lead a life that stands out. You belong at Northwestern. We’re Raider Nation. We lead and serve. We’re smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. We achieve–—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others. OUR PROMISE: You’ll stand out here–—and be empowered to lead a life of significance. Because you’ll be a Raider. And Raiders Stand Out.
academics STAND OUT AS A TOP-RANKED CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, Northwestern offers you an exceptional academic experience in a community where you’ll be noticed and valued. Your teachers will include Fulbright Scholars, an Iowa Professor of the Year, and Yale and Princeton PhDs. Their expertise will inspire you as much as your potential inspires them. Beyond your classes, you’ll get the kind of experiences that impress employers: research collaboration with professors, volunteer opportunities, study abroad and internships. When you graduate, you’ll be prepared for your career. More than that: You’ll also know what it means to lead a life of significance—by standing out in ways that honor God and serve others. nwciowa.edu/RaidersStandOut
99.5% of our graduates, on average, get jobs or enroll in grad school within six months of graduating.
81%
of alums who pursue advanced degrees report NWC prepared them well for graduate or professional school.
STAND OUT
Northwestern accounting students consistently achieve top scores and pass rates on the CPA exam. So far, 2017 was our best showing: Our 89.3% pass rate was #1 in Iowa and #2 in the nation.
TOP10%
Our pre-med students’ MCAT scores are in the top 10% in the world.
campus life BELONG COLLEGE IS THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE because when you live with your friends, there’s always someone to be with and something to do—like dances, sporting events, concerts, plays and NWC traditions like Clash of the Classes. Our exceptional community starts in your residence hall, where the mix of freshmen with upperclassmen means you’ll find mentors who might become friends for life. The chance to grow in your faith together with friends also leads to strong bonds. We offer: • Chapel worship • Sunday Night Praise & Worship • Discipleship Groups • Justice & Service ministry teams • Short-term mission trips • Spiritual retreats
Our student satisfaction scores outrank competitors’ for personal attention, academic reputation, school spirit and belonging.
Christianity Today calls us a best college for spiritual enrichment.
Campus housing options include dormitory and suitestyle residence halls. Visit our website for floor plans, videos and VR photos: nwciowa.edu/mycollegehome
co-curriculars GET INVOLVED OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED and grow as a leader are as diverse as our students. In addition to campus ministries, music, theatre and Raider athletics, there are multiple intramural teams, as well as student clubs and organizations focused on career interests, gaming, politics, multiculturalism, social justice and more. VARSITY SPORTS • Baseball • Basketball (m+w) • Cheer & Dance (coed) • Cross Country (m+w) • Esports (coed) • Football • Golf (m+w) • Soccer (m+w) • Softball • Tennis (m+w) • Track & Field (m+w) • Volleyball • Wrestling nwcraiders.com
12+ spring break mission trips
9 national championships
student clubs and organizations
6+
theatre productions
instrumental and vocal ensembles
take the NEXT STEP REQUEST INFO | nwciowa.edu/info Visit our website to request a viewbook with even more information and photos, or fill out the card on the right and drop it in the mail. VISIT | nwciowa.edu/visit Come find out if Raider Nation is for you. Meet students and professors. Tour campus. Visit a class, practice or performance. Schedule a personalized visit or come on one of our Raider Days for high school students and their families. APPLY | nwciowa.edu/apply College is one of the biggest and best investments of your life. Apply and take the first step to discovering how affordable Northwestern’s standout education can be.
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You belong in RAIDER NATION. of NWC students get financial aid Academic scholarships from:
$8,000 to $18,000 Plug in your GPA and test scores to see what yearly scholarship amount you’ll receive nwciowa.edu/scholarships
academics MAJOR CHOICES MAJORS & MINORS Accounting Actuarial science American government (minor only) Applied ethics (minor only) Art Art/graphic design Art therapy Arts administration (minor only) Biblical and theological studies Biochemistry Biology Biology–ecological science Biology–genetics, molecular and cellular Biology–health professions Biophysics Business administration Business–agricultural business Business–finance Business–international business Business–management Business–marketing Business education Chemistry Christian community development (minor only) Christian mission (minor only) Computer science Criminal justice Cultural studies (minor only) Developmental psychology (minor only) Economics Education–elementary Education–secondary English teaching
Entrepreneurship (minor only) Exercise science Health (minor only) History Humanities Journalism (minor only) Mathematics Mathematics teaching (minor only) Medical laboratory science Middle East studies (minor only) Multimedia (minor only) Music Music ministry (minor only) Music–modified with elementary education Nursing (BSN) Physical education Physics (minor only) Physics education Political science Psychology Public relations Social work Sociology Spanish Spanish translation and interpretation Sport management Statistics Teaching English as a second language (minor only) Theatre Theatre education Worship arts Youth ministry and Christian education
PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Athletic training Chiropractic Dentistry Engineering Law Medicine Mortuary science Music performance Music therapy Occupational therapy Optometry Pharmacy Physical therapy Physician assistant Veterinary medicine CAREER CONCENTRATIONS Christian theatre ministries Computer science Fitness management Neuroscience Sport management Strength and conditioning GRADUATE PROGRAMS Athletic training Education Physician assistant studies
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