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“Community.” That’s usually the firs t thing students say when they’re ask ed to describe Northwestern College. The n
The best way to figure out fit is to visit.
they add: I fit here. This feels like home. You just have to experience it for yourself.
Meet our students and professors. Talk to admissions and financial aid counselors. Tour campus. Sit in a class. Spend the night in a residence hall. Give us a day—we’ll show you what some of the best years of your life could look like.
Our students say living with thei r friends leads not only to some of their best colle ge memories, but also to some of their best learning about what it means to be a thinking Christian in the wor ld today. You’ll talk and debate. Grow and change.
Campus Life
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ent apartment complexes, ence halls, 1 suite-style hall, 2 stud Northwestern has 5 traditional resid the Spanish House. like ing— hous ed them for etimes used and campus cottages that are som from 80 to 200 students n Residence halls house 5 roommates n Students have from 1 to n Bathrooms are shared n All rooms have WiFi
The College
Four-year liberal arts college, bachelor’s degrees awarded n Foun ded in 1882 by the Reformed Church in America n Mem ber of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities n
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More than 80 academic programs, inclu ding majors, minors, pre-professional programs and career concentrations
Faculty
All classes taught by NWC professors 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio n Avera ge class size: 18 n 80 percent of full-time faculty have docto ral or terminal degrees n
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what you’d make for . And it’s probably healthier than It’s not mom’s cooking—but it’s close a great time to relax and are ls Mea : eing wellb total you rtant for yourself. Maybe even more impo a, cafeteria (caf’) offers entrees, past be with friends. café serves grilled and deli food, and drinks. salad, soup, sandwiches, desserts listen to live music … lize, while you study, socia fair trade coffee, smoothies and more
The DeWitt Dining Center The Hub
5 meal options are available, depending on how intend to eat in the caf’.
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Students
1,250 students 32 states n 20 countries n
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Student Life
88 percent of students live on campus More than 50 clubs and organizations n More than half of students are in campus ministry and service n 1 out of 3 students participates in the performing arts n 3 men’ s, 3 women’s residence halls n Apar tments, cottages and themed housing n
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Athletics
Great Plains Athletic Conference, NAIA member 1 out of 3 students participates in interc ollegiate sports n 6 natio nal NAIA team titles since 2001 n 8 men’ s, 8 women’s Red Raider varsity teams n
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Office of Admissions 101 7th Street SW Orange City, Iowa 51041 800-747-4757 admissions@nwciowa.edu www.nwciowa.edu/facebook
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on campus Most of our students live Through late-night Roommates become like family.
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in residence life last a lifetime. clothes. Each campus Pulling pranks. Sharing music and conversations. Homework help. by student resident ent director (RD) who is assisted residence has a professional resid get along. They and st adju you help wing or floor. They assistants (RAs) living on every things about your le rience is one of the most memorab make sure your residence life expe years at Northwestern.
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t one that offers your major. Has You’re choosing a college. You wan from home. Ultimately, though, the nice buildings. Is the right distance about the people—roommates, is fit choice comes down to fit. And teach you what it means to friends and professors—who will re like most of our students, your you’ If belong to a real community. a e you always want to be part of Northwestern experience will mak . here d foun community like the one you school, college is new. You’ll be Whether you loved or hated high encouraged to become better. accepted the way you are—and
to build Braver. Smarter. More faithful. Ready community wherever you go.
have a major and a career path. But what else are you interested in? What else are you good at? Every fall, student leaders promote their clubs to potential members. Like you.
Maybe you’re a leader. Or want to be one. Then step up. You could be a resident assistant. A tutor. Team captain. Chair a club. Lead a discipleship group. Serve on student government. As you do, you’ll be encouraged by mentors eager to see you become a nextgeneration standout.
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student clubs and More than organizations offer something for everyone. And if you can’t find one that suits you, we invite you to start something. Northwestern clubs and organizations come and go as student interests and passions change in response to the world around them. Some of our opportunities are listed below. A longer list is at
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Open mic nights. Speed-dating speakers talk ieval Week’s Epic Battle. Notable like Clash of the Classes and Med awareness for raise to -Box t-in-a Nigh like events about hot topics. Student clubs host shows. All just a Art s. Play . itals there’s Raider sports. Rec homelessness. And every week walk away.
clean little community has movie 6,000 residents live in Orange City. Our safe, fine dining. An hour’s drive will es, fast food and theaters, a golf course, coffeehous many more s, semi-professional sports, and take you to shopping malls, museum restaurants and theaters.
Jazz Band
Business Club
Symphonic Band
Summer of Service
La Mosaic
Prison ministry
Social Work Club
Chamber Orchestra
Pax Christi
Kinesiology Klub
CrossWalk Media
17 intramural sports
Spanish Club
A cappella Choir
International Club
Future Physicians Club
Project Serve
Heritage Singers
Creation Care Club
Spring Service Projects
Black V comedy improv
Spectrum literary magazine
Nurses’ Christian Fellowship
Psi Chi (psychology honor fraternity)
16 Raider athletic teams
Beacon student newspaper
International Justice Mission
Association of Computing Machinery
Hunger/Homeless ministry
Drama Ministries Ensemble
Enlaces en Cristo Hispanic ministry
Student Iowa State Education Association