Academics - Top-rated Midwestern Christian liberal arts college with undergraduate, graduate, and adult degree completion programs
- 70+ areas of study
- Average class size is 22—varies from freshman year to senior year, as students move from required core curriculum to courses that are specific to their majors
- 14:1 student to faculty ratio
AdmissionProspective students who demonstrate potential to positively influence the Northwestern College community through character, depth, abilities or background will be shown preference in the admission process.  Athletics
The Northwestern Eagles are part of NCAA-Division III. We have 16 different competitive sports as well as intramurals throughout the year. Visit nwceagles.com. Campus- Located in the Minneapolis St. Paul suburb of Roseville, Minnesota, just minutes from either downtown area
- 107-acre campus on beautiful Lake Johanna
- Founded in 1902 by Dr. William B. Riley, pastor and well-known evangelist
Enrollment (Fall 2011)1,700 Traditional undergraduate students 3,069 Total student enrollment in all U.S. undergraduate programs 3,069 Total student enrollment in all U.S. undergraduate and graduate programs Annual Expenses (2011–12) - Tuition: $25,490
- Average cost of campus housing: $4,610
- Average cost of a meal plan: $3,390
Financial Aid100% of Northwestern students receive some type of financial aid. Typical financial aid package for new freshmen:
Average gift amount: $13,908
Average loan package: $6,696
Average work-study: $2,200 FAFSAFAFSA code: 002371 The earliest a student may apply for financial aid is January of the year that the student begins college. Because the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) asks for information from the prior year's IRS form 1040, we strongly recommend the completion of the 1040 before filling out the FAFSA form.
Priority is given to students who apply before May 1. For more information, feel free to contact the Financial Aid office at 866-853-2455.  Traditional Undergraduate Students (Fall 2011 data)
1,700 Traditional Undergraduates 40.7% Male Students
59.3% Female Students Geographical distribution of the student body (Fall 2011 data) Top 10 states:| Minnesota | 1,209 | | Wisconsin | 193 | | Iowa | 105 | | South Dakota | 24 | | Illinois | 23 | | Nebraska | 18 | | North Dakota | 14 | | California | 13 | | Colorado | 9 | | Michigan | 8 |
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Students who are U.S. citizens also come from 15 foreign countries, including Czech Republic, Ecuador, Mongolia, South Africa, South Korea, Tanzania and Turkey (Fall 2011 data). International students come from 15 home countries, including Austria, Camaroon, China, Ireland and Spain (Fall 2011 data). | 
