Northwestern College

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Northwestern College Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Northwestern College's admissions stats.

Northwestern College 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	25%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are not considered
Waitlist	No

Northwestern College Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Northwestern College.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––

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Northwestern College does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into Northwestern College

Northwestern College is a moderately difficult school to get into. Northwestern College evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Northwestern College accepted 83% of students, approximately 973 from the 1,172 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Northwestern College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Northwestern College

For more information on transferring to Northwestern College, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Northwestern College

Northwestern College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Northwestern College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Northwestern College

What does Northwestern College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Interview	Considered
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered

Make sure to check with Northwestern College for more information on admission factors.

Northwestern College 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Northwestern College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Northwestern College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview		√
Letter(s) of Recommendation		1
Transcript(S) of College Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.02.5
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Transcript of High School Record	√

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Northwestern College?

Students admitted to Northwestern College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 61% submitted a class rank. At Northwestern College 25% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 46% were in the top 25% and 67% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Northwestern College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	18.28%
3.75 and 3.99	32.84%
3.50 and 3.74	16.42%
3.25 and 3.49	7.46%
3.00 and 3.24	9.7%
2.50 and 2.9	12.69%
2.00 and 2.49	2.61%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Northwestern College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Northwestern College does not consider ACT or SAT scores as part of the admissions process.

Northwestern College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

More Information on Transferring to Northwestern College

Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Northwestern College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Northwestern College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Northwestern College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Northwestern College.

Does Northwestern College accept transfer credits?

✅ Northwestern College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Northwestern College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests

Does Northwestern College accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Northwestern College accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Northwestern College?

✅ Northwestern College is not test optional. Test scores will not be considered during the admissions process, even if you submit them.

What is Northwestern College's acceptance rate?

✅ Northwestern College's acceptance rate is 83%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Northwestern College?

❌ Northwestern College does not offer early decision.

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