Northwestern College
Admissions
Interested in attending Northwestern College?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Northwestern College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Northwestern College?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwestern College accepted 87% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,155 people applied and 1,005 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Northwestern College:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 28% ended up enrolling at Northwestern College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Northwestern College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Northwestern College considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Class Rank
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Considered
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Talent/Ability
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- State Residency
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Northwestern College?
Grades
25% of freshmen who attended Northwestern College were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 52% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
Northwestern College is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
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