College Fair Brochure 2018

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A WHOLE EDUCATION FOR YOUR WHOLE LIFE

MAJORS AND MINORS

Your next step is an important one.

Explore Northwestern College. You’ll learn both inside and outside the classroom. You’ll grow in your faith and ability to serve God’s kingdom. And you’ll be challenged and prepared for a lifetime of leadership in your career and community.

You want a college where you’ll have the time of your life—and be prepared for the rest of it.

Highly ranked Northwestern is Iowa’s 3rd-best college or university, says College Consensus, based on respected college rankings and thousands of online student reviews.

Accounting Actuarial Science American Government (minor only) Applied Ethics (minor only) Art Art/Graphic Design Arts Administration (minor only) Art Therapy Athletic Training Biochemistry Biology Biology–Ecological Science Biology–Genetics, Molecular Biology and Cellular Biology Biology–Health Professions Business Administration Business Administration–Agricultural Business Business Administration–Finance Business Administration–International Business Business Administration–Management Business Administration–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–Literature English Teaching English–Writing and Rhetoric Entrepreneurship (minor only) Exercise Science German (minor only) Health (minor only) History Humanities Law (3+3 degree) Mathematics Mathematics Teaching (minor only) Medical Laboratory Science Middle East Studies (minor only) Multimedia (minor only) Music Ministry (minor only)

99% of recent graduates were employed or in grad school within 6 months of graduation.

Music–Modified with Elementary Education Nursing (BSN) Philosophy Physical Education Physics, Physics Teaching (minors only) Political Science Psychology Public Relations Religion Social Work Sociology Spanish Spanish-English Translation and Interpretation Sport Management Statistics (minor only) TESL: Teaching English as a Second Language (minor only) Theatre Theatre Education Worship Arts Youth Ministry and Christian Education Pre-professional programs Chiropractic Dentistry Engineering Graphic Design 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

89% of full-time faculty have earned the highest degree in their field from schools that include Duke, Notre Dame, Princeton and UCLA.

Northwestern’s new $24.5 million health and natural sciences center provides state-of-theart space for student and faculty research.

A Northwestern education gets noticed.

Northwestern is highly ranked by U.S. News & World Report, Forbes, Colleges of Distinction and numerous other organizations. Our graduates are in demand by companies and grad schools like Ernst & Young, Mayo Clinic, the U.S. State Department, North Carolina State, Princeton and the University of Chicago. Why?

Northwestern provides students with the valuable skills, creative problem solving and critical thinking needed for any career. Plus, our students are known for their hard work, discipline and character.

You’ll be shaped by the following Northwestern distinctives: Personal attention (our average class size is 15 and our student/faculty ratio is 13:1) Internships matching your interests and talents available near campus, across the

Career-building internships are available in Chicago, Denver, L.A., Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and numerous other locations.

country or even overseas

Study abroad opportunities in more than 25 countries Outstanding facilities with state-of-the-art equipment and technology An excellent and well-used tutoring center to help you thrive academically

It’s not only what you learn. It’s who you learn from.

Northwestern’s outstanding professors: Include 2 Iowa Professors of the Year and 2 Fulbright Scholars Have studied around the world and are making great contributions to their fields through their research and publications

Northwestern students excel: Ranked fifth nationally in CPA exam

pass rate MCAT scores in top 25% worldwide

Actuarial exams pass rates above 80%

(compared to 50% nationally)

Chose to teach at Northwestern because they are committed Christians who want to inspire students to pursue God’s redeeming work in the world.

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FAITH

COMMUNITY

80% of students said in a recent survey that Northwestern has made a significant impact on their Christian faith.

93% of Northwestern freshmen say they felt a sense of belonging right away during their first semester.

This is a place where your beliefs will be strengthened and your faith will become more real. We’re an intentionally Christian college, so you’ll be encouraged to know and love God in every area of your life, from academics and arts to sports and relationships.

At Northwestern, we intentionally build community into every area of campus life. Each week campus is buzzing with numerous planned activities as well as spontaneous fun. Whatever interests you have, you can explore them here in the company of good friends.

More than 400 students are involved in discipleship groups, which meet weekly in residence halls and campus apartments.

Twice-a-week chapel services and weekly student-led worship provide time to praise and listen to God as a community.

More than 90% of students live on campus.

Professional residence life staff live in each dorm.

Over 200 leadership opportunities are available.

We offer numerous ways to put your faith into action, including

fighting human trafficking, ministering in prisons, packing food for the hungry, tutoring youth and repairing homes.

200 students, faculty and staff serve on short-term mission trips during spring break, and another 20 serve internationally during the summer.

Northwestern students’ commitment to making a difference has been recognized annually by the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.

Read about students’ faith journeys at ncourage.nwciowa.edu.

Concerts, dances, Raider Nation traditions, clubs, sports, plays and special events offer many opportunities to make lifelong friends and memories.

Read students’ blogs about life at Northwestern: nwcstories.com.

ATHLETICS 9 team national championships since 2001 If you’re looking for the next winning season of your athletic career, this is your team.

NWC touring groups have performed in Albania, Austria, Cuba, the Czech Republic, Ethiopia, Japan, Spain and Taiwan.

With impressive facilities, a devoted coaching staff, and a tradition of conference and national success, Northwestern will push you like never before. Not only athletically, but spiritually and mentally as well.

Men’s varsity sports

Women’s varsity sports

Baseball Basketball Competitive Cheer

Basketball Competitive Cheer

& Dance Cross Country Football Golf Soccer Tennis Track & Field Wrestling

PERFORMING ARTS Northwestern offers outstanding opportunities to be involved in music and theatre. Our world-class faculty and resources will help you elevate your passion and skill. Scholarships are available for performing arts participation regardless of your major.

& Dance

Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field Volleyball

A cappella Choir Chamber ensembles (brass, percussion, strings, woodwind) Chamber Orchestra Drama Ministries Ensemble (touring theatre) Heritage Singers Jazz Band Red Raider Athletic Band Symphonic Band Theatre production cast and crew Women’s Choir

Interested in playing for the Raiders?

Let us know at nwcraiders.com/recruits.

2017–18 Great Plains Athletic Conference All-Sports Champion

All students, regardless of major, are welcome to audition for any of our music ensembles and theatre productions.

AFFORDABLE

VISIT

100% of Northwestern students receive financial aid.

We are committed to making college—one of the most important investments of your life—as affordable as possible. We’re recognized across the nation for the value we offer:

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Tell us your test scores and GPA, and we’ll tell you the annual academic scholarship amount you’ll receive when you enroll: nwciowa.edu/scholarships.

Fill out this reply card and we’ll send you a viewbook that shows even more. Visit our website to explore what makes Northwestern different from any other college.

89% of surveyed alumni said Northwestern was a good financial investment.

Are you ready for the next step?

Come experience Northwestern College for yourself. Sign up for one of our Preview Days or schedule an individual visit.

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