Admissions Viewbook 2021-22

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. <RX ZDQW WR EH FRQƓGHQW 3UHSDUHG Ready to lead a life that stands out.

You belong at Northwestern.

Be a Raider.

Lead and serve.

Be smart and strong.

Courageous and faithful.

Be great–—not for yourself, but because excellence honors God and serves others.

OUR PROMISE: You’ll stand out here. <RXōOO EH HTXLSSHG IRU \RXU FDUHHU For God’s call on your life.

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And #RaidersStandOut.

ACADEMICS YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE. As a top-ranked Christian college, Northwestern offers you a standout academic experience in a community where you’ll be noticed, accepted and valued. You’ll get great preparation for your career, and more than that, you’ll be empowered to lead a life of VLJQLƓFDQFH

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Accounting Actuarial science American government* Art Art therapy Arts administration* Biblical and theological studies Biochemistry Biology Biology—ecological science Biology—genetics, molecular and cellular Biology—health professions Biophysics Business administration Business—agricultural business Business—ƓQDQFH Business—international business Business—management Business—marketing Business education Chemistry Computer science Criminal justice

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Cultural studies* Developmental psychology* Economics Education—elementary Education—secondary English teaching Entrepreneurship* Exercise science Graphic design Health* History Humanities Journalism* Leadership studies* Mathematics Mathematics teaching* Medical laboratory science Middle East studies* Mission and justice* Multimedia* Music Music—PRGLƓHG ZLWK elementary education Music—secondary education Nursing (BSN) Philosophy* Physical education

Physics* Physics education Political science Psychology Public relations Social studies teaching Social work Sociology Software engineering Spanish Spanish translation and interpretation Sport management—business Sport management—leadership Sport management—media and marketing Statistics Teaching English as a second language* Theatre Theatre education Worship arts Youth ministry and Christian education

Optometry Pharmacy Physical therapy Physician assistant Veterinary medicine

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STANDOUTS BRILLIANT SCHOLARS. COMMITTED CHRISTIANS. That describes Northwestern’s faculty, which includes Fulbright Scholars and an Iowa Professor of the Year.

They’re Yale and Princeton PhDs, published authors, and H[SHUWV LQ ƓHOGV WKDW UDQJH IURP FDQFHU JHQHWLFV WR XUEDQ economics. Most importantly, our professors invest in you.

Your curiosity and questions excite them. Your potential inspires them.

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EMPLOYERS VALUE EXPERIENCE. We’ll make sure you have plenty of opportunities to get it. Staff in Northwestern’s Compass Center for Career & Calling will help you map a plan that includes research collaboration with professors, volunteer opportunities, practicums, job shadowing and internships.

They’ll guide you as you explore majors and careers, and they’ll help you build an attention-getting resume or graduate school application.

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EXPLORE

THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM …

Spend a semester in Oman or Romania through our top-ranked programs. Or choose a partner program and go wherever your wanderlust takes you. Don’t want to give up a whole semester?

Take a 3-week summer study abroad course taught by a Northwestern professor. … AND YOUR MISSION FIELD Teach English in Ecuador. Serve at a soup kitchen in Dublin. Provide medical care in Ghana. The opportunities to serve are as expansive as the call God has placed on your heart. You can spend spring break on one of a dozen Spring Service Partnerships trips with other Northwestern students, or be trained for a Summer of Service mission experience in places like the Amazon, India or Zambia.

49%

of recent grads participated in a service or study abroad opportunity

FAITH OUR WORLD NEEDS CHRISTIANS who are smart and strong. Courageous and faithful. Leaders and servants.

Preparing Christians with that kind of character is our mission. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place–—and a purpose–—for you here.

GROW IN YOUR FAITH THROUGH …

Chapel worship Discipleship groups Justice & Service ministry teams “Ngage” series on current issues Short-term mission trips Spiritual retreats Sunday night Praise & Worship Worship leadership teams

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RAIDER ATHLETES LOVE TO WIN. We set records and take home trophies. But more than that, we care about FRDFKLQJ VWXGHQW DWKOHWHV WR GHYHORS FKDUDFWHU FRQƓGHQFH perseverance and resilience. We want to help you be the kind RI SHUVRQ ZKR VDFULƓFHV IRU WKH VDNH RI \RXU WHDPŊŋHYHQ DIWHU you hang up your red-and-white uniform.

VARSITY SPORTS Baseball Basketball (m+w) Cheer (coed) Cross country (m+w) Dance Esports (coed) Football

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Golf (m+w) Soccer (m+w) Softball Tennis (m+w) Track & Field (m+w) Volleyball Wrestling

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team national championships (7 since 2001)

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RAIDERS CREATE. They sing, play, act and design. They get applause and win awards. The arts enrich our whole campus community because whether you’re on stage or in the audience, it’s a chance to celebrate creativity–— and God, who created all that beauty. Music and theatre opportunities (and scholarships) are open by audition to any student, regardless of major.

A cappella Choir Black V improv Chamber ensembles Drama Ministries Ensemble Heritage Singers Jazz Band Orchestra Red Raider Athletic Band Symphonic Band Theatre Production Ensemble Women’s Choir

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vocal and instrumental ensembles

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COLLEGE IS A 24/7 EDUCATION, and a lot of it takes place outside the classroom. Sure, your classes take a few hours each day. And homework, of course, is an important way to spend your time. (Sleep too!) But that still leaves a lot of time for friends, fun, ƓWQHVV DQG RWKHU DFWLYLWLHV WKDW PDNH FROOHJH JUHDW SUHSDUDWLRQ not just for a career, but for life.

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HOME NORTHWESTERN’S COMMUNITY IS EXCEPTIONAL. And that starts at home–—in your residence hall. Unlike other colleges, where freshmen-only dorms are the norm, NWC upperclassmen leaders choose to live in the residence halls with you.

Orange City (pop. 6,000) has been called one of the nation’s “Top 10 Christian College Towns.” It’s also known for friendliness, cleanliness, safety and its charming downtown.

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of undergrads live on campus

Dining options include the DeWitt Cafeteria, the Hub Raider Grille and Common Grounds coffee bar.

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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. Head to dances, sporting events, concerts, plays and campuswide competitions like the Clash of the Classes. Or suit up for beloved traditions like Hospers Hall’s cardboard-and-duct-tape battle or the epic slip-n-slide.

We have better student satisfaction scores than our competitors do for personal attention, academic reputation, school spirit and belonging.

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SUCCESS LEADING A LIFE OF SIGNIFICANCE STARTS HERE. You’ll be in demand because employers and graduate schools know NWC alumni are smart and hardworking. They’re creative and have strong character. When you graduate, you’ll also know what it means to OHDG D OLIH RI VLJQLƓFDQFH–—by standing out in ways that honor God and serve others.

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of alums who pursue advanced degrees report NWC prepared them well or even very well for graduate or professional school.

of Northwestern alumni report salaries of $80,000+.

WHERE RAIDERS GO Accenture Alpine Autism Center Amazon Boys Town Brown Immigration Law Chicago Volunteer Legal Services Communications Strategy Group Council for Christian Colleges & Universities Denver Nuggets Duke University Health & Fitness Center Embry-Riddle College of Security & Intelligence Exemplar Genetics EY (Ernst & Young) Georgia Department of Natural Resources Google Iowa Corn Iowa State Patrol JAK Academy (Haiti) Johns Hopkins University Kansas Bureau of Investigation KPMG Lutheran Social Services

Mayo Clinic Nationwide Insurance Nicaraguan Council of Protestant Churches Omaha Public Schools Princeton Seminary Principal Financial Group Renewal Energy Group Robin’s Nest Children’s Home Sanford Health San Francisco Giants Seattle Children’s Hospital Seattle Seahawks Taproot Theatre University of Texas Longhorns UnitedHealth University of Chicago School of Medicine University of Iowa Medical School U.S. Forest Service U.S. State Department Vanderbilt University Vermeer Corporation Wells Fargo White House Medical Team WORLD News Group Youth for Christ

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You belong in RAIDER NATION.

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Find out if Raider Nation is for you. Meet students and professors. Tour campus. Sit in on a class, practice or performance. Schedule an individual visit or come on one of our Raider Days.

College is one of the biggest and best investments of your life. Apply and discover how affordable Northwestern’s standout education can be.

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