Northwestern College (260992)

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,280

2023 Average Net Price

$24,988

After Financial Aid

2020 Acceptance Rate

80.6%

155 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

464

39.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

33.7%

28 Graduates

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Northwestern College (260992) is $18,280.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,988.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Northwestern College (260992) received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,280

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Northwestern College (260992) was $18,280.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Northwestern College (260992) (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,988

2023 Value

9.57%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Northwestern College (260992) had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,988. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Northwestern College (260992) grew by 9.57%.

This chart compares the average net price of Northwestern College (260992) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,100

Room and Board

$1,548

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Northwestern College (260992) was of $8,100 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 22.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,548. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Northwestern College (260992) (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Northwestern College (260992) received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Northwestern College (260992) (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Northwestern College (260992) had a total enrollment of 464 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern College (260992) is 183 students and the part-time enrollment is 281. This means that 39.4% of students enrolled at Northwestern College (260992) are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Northwestern College (260992), both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.5% Black or African American, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.84% White, 1.08% Asian, 0.431% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.431% Two or More Races, and 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Northwestern College (260992) in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (57.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.6%) and White Female (8.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

39.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Northwestern College (260992) in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 464 students. The full-time enrollment at Northwestern College (260992) is 183 and the part-time enrollment is 281. This means that 39.4% of students enrolled at Northwestern College (260992) are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Northwestern College (260992) (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
313 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
99 enrolled students
White
41 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Northwestern College (260992) is 67.5% Black or African American, 21.3% Hispanic or Latino, 8.84% White, 1.08% Asian, 0.431% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.431% Two or More Races, and 0.216% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2023, 72 more women than men received degrees from Northwestern College (260992). The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Northwestern College (260992) is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Northwestern College (260992) is Registered Nursing (25 degrees awarded), followed by Radiographer (15 degrees) and Health Information & Medical Records Technology (6 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Northwestern College (260992), meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (86 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern College (260992) are Registered nurses (1,576,663 people), Accountants & auditors (1,017,397 people), Other managers (774,595 people), Financial managers (525,861 people), and Chief executives & legislators (408,673 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern College (260992) in 2023 are Health (86 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern College (260992) are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Northwestern College (260992) are Health (86 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Northwestern College (260992) are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,908,430 people), Elementary & secondary schools (712,572 people), Computer Systems Design (576,287 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,866 people), and Banking & related activities (450,200 people).

The most specialized majors at Northwestern College (260992) are Health (86 degrees awarded) and Business (0 degrees) (as of 2023).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Northwestern College (260992).

Most Common (2023)

Medical Assistant
22 degrees awarded
Dental Assisting
18 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Northwestern College (260992) was Medical Assistant with 22 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Northwestern College (260992) according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern College (260992), which is 0.0886 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (79).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Northwestern College (260992) by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern College (260992) in Radiographer, which is 0.25 times less than the 12 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 23 degrees were awarded to men at Northwestern College (260992) in Registered Nursing, which is 11.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

29%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 29% of students graduating from Northwestern College (260992) completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
39 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
27 degrees awarded
White
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Northwestern College (260992) is black or african american (39 degrees awarded). There were 1.44 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (27 degrees).

1.16% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
134 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
121 degrees awarded
White Female
85 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Northwestern College (260992) is black or african american female (134 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (121 degrees).

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Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

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Time to Complete

Race & Ethnicity by Share

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