Northwestern College Acceptance Rates & Admissions Statistics

What Does the Admissions Department at Northwestern College look for in an applicant?

Assess your admission prospects at Northwestern College by studying the statistics from their latest freshman classes.

On this page you’ll find:

• What Admissions Stats Mean for You

• Selectivity of Northwestern College

• Acceptance & Enrollment Stats at Northwestern College

• Male to Female Ratio of Applicants

• Average SAT & ACT Scores

• Helpful Resources

Understanding Admissions Statistics

Selectivity and acceptance rates can be a big clue to how difficult it is to be admitted to NWC. Compare your test scores to prior applicants to get a good understanding of who you’re competing against for entrance.

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Selectivity (Fall 2021): How Many Students Get Accepted?

Acceptance and Enrollment Stats (Fall 2021)

Boys vs. Girls: Who’s Applying More?

Average Test Scores

About 8% of students accepted to NWC submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 480 and 610. Math scores were between 460 and 630.

NWC received ACT scores from 82% of accepted students. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 20 and 27.

Additional Question to Ask

• A college’s selectivity gives us an idea of how rigorous the studies are, and how competitive the students are. However, not all students thrive in a competitive atmosphere, even if their grades are good. Does this college have the best learning environment for you?

Notes and References

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Scorecard
• Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
• Image Credit: By Lawrence Albert Johnston under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.