| Screen last updated on: September 10, 2007 |
| Total undergraduates: |
522 men, 820 women, 1,342 total |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
501 men, 789 women, 1,290 total |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
21 men, 31 women, 52 total |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
18 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
41% |
| First-year student breakdown: |
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| 1.4% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.6% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 2.2% | Hispanic |
| 93.4% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.2% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Undergraduate breakdown: |
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| 0.9% | Black (non-Hispanic) |
| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 1.0% | Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 1.2% | Hispanic |
| 94.3% | White (non-Hispanic) |
| 2.4% | total international (nonresident aliens) |
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| Campus size: |
100 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Orange City |
| Population of city/town: |
5,500 |
| Nearest major city: |
Sioux City |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
45 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
50,000 |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
no |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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| Percent of students who live off campus: |
10% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
85% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s) |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
250 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Faculty Web Based Advising System that provides online class lists,degree audits, advising, grading, and course managementWeb Based data retreival/student report lists system for facultySynapse is a course management system |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Ramaker Library includes the college archives, Dutch Heritage collection, children's literature collection, and curriculum collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Dutch Heritage Room |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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veteran student, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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tutors, reader services |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
95% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
0 |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
0 |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Beacon (weekly) |
| Number of honor societies: |
1 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes, International Justice Mission, |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union, International Club |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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jazz and pep bands, a cappella choir, drama ministries ensemble, art student league, drill team, team managers |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Director of Athletics |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Northwestern College
Admissions Office
101 Seventh Street SW
Orange City, IA 51041 |
| School colors: |
purple, gold and white |
| School mascot: |
Eagles |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Great Plains Athletic Conference (NAIA) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | no | NAIA |
| Men's basketball | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Men's cross-country | no | |
| Men's football | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Men's golf | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Men's soccer | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Men's wrestling | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's basketball | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's cross-country | no | |
| Women's golf | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's soccer | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's softball | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | no | NCAA Div. ll |
| Women's volleyball | no | NCAA Div. ll |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
24% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
60% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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basketball, raquetball, tennis courts; baseball, football, softball fields; tennis and, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, broomball, flag football, volleyball, softball, tennis, volleyball
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| Club sports for men: |
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ice hockey, volleyball
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
no |
| Nearest international airport: |
Sioux City (45 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Omaha, NE (150 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Sioux City (45 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Sioux City (45 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
55% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
good |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
20% immediately |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Des Moines University Osteopathic Medical Center (IA);Geneva College (PA);Iowa State University (IA);Palmer College of Chiropractic (IA);Southwest Minnesota State University (MN);University of Iowa (IA);University of Minnesota--Twin Cities (MN);University of Nebraska Medical Center (NE);University of Nebraska--Lincoln (NE);University of Nebraska--Omaha (NE);University of South Dakota (SD);Wheaton College (IL) |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
70% within six months of graduation, 95% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Advanced Brands; Principal Financial; Interstate Electrical and Engineering; Wells Fargo Financial Bank; Sioux Falls School District; Living History Farms; Orange City Area Health System; Northwestern College; Sioux Valley Hospital; Cain, Ellsworth & Co., LLP; Denison Community School District; Hope Haven RTC; MOC-FV School District; Omaha Public Schools; Boone Community School; Target; Pella Corporation; American State Bank; Northwestern Bank; Civco Medical Solutions; Diamond Vogel Paint |
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