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Northwestern College

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Northwestern College

Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Reformed Church in America · Presbyterian and Reformed

Real cost

Average price after aid $25,907 a year

Median debt at graduation: $23,249 (all students)

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Northwestern College in Orange City, Iowa, is a Christian college founded by the Reformed Church in America that describes itself as evangelical in engagement. Its faith pages describe worship most weekdays, student-led Sunday night Praise and Worship, and weekly discipleship groups in every residence hall. Every student takes two Christian Story courses in the core curriculum.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

  • “Join more than 200 students who gather weekly for discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment.”

    Source: nwciowa.edu
  • “This weekly worship opportunity is entirely led by students”

    Source: nwciowa.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Students are expected to earn 28 Christian formation credits each semester, out of more than 60 offered.

Source: nwciowa.edu
What's a normal week?

A weekly worship opportunity is led entirely by students.

Source: nwciowa.edu
Where do I find community?

More than 200 students gather weekly in discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment.

Source: nwciowa.edu
Can I serve or go on mission trips?

More than 170 students take part in short-term missions across the country and around the globe each year.

Source: nwciowa.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
67 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.66%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.74%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,295

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

87 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (The catalog describes daily (almost) chapel. The chapel calendar shows chapel on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, which is three or more a week, the rubric's daily level.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Campus Ministryassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “specific places of worship include daily (almost) chapel, Sunday night Praise and Worship and participation in local churches”
      The catalog lists daily (almost) chapel and Sunday night Praise and Worship as places of worship.
    2. Chapel and Christian formation | Northwestern Collegenwciowa.edu/calendar/events/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “10:05amChapel: Lola Chapman, director of global advancement for One Collective”
      Chapel is held on Fridays at 10:05 AM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:05 AM.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Students are expected to earn 28 Christian formation credits per semester on the current faith page. The 2025-26 catalog states 45 chapel credits per term; see gaps.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “students are expected to achieve 28 Christian formation credits per semester out of the 60+ credits offered”
      Students are expected to earn 28 Christian formation credits per semester.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Sunday night Praise and Worship, a weekly student-led service.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This weekly worship opportunity is entirely led by students”
      Sunday night Praise and Worship is held every week and is led by students.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Weekly discipleship groups, which include student prayer groups, are quoted; recorded as weekly.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join more than 200 students who gather weekly for discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment.”
      More than 200 students join weekly discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment, where they pray and study the Bible.
      “Student prayer and accountability groups Spiritual retreats”
      Spiritual retreats are offered to students.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Campus Ministryassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “prayer groups, centering prayer, devotional prayer, prayer retreats and a prayer chapel”
      The campus has a prayer chapel and offers prayer groups and prayer retreats.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 3 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

88 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Christian Story I (BTS150) and Christian Story II (BTS250), 4 credits each, are required of all students.)
    Sources (2)
    1. NWCore Requirements | Northwestern Collegenwciowa.edu/academics/general-education · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Story I: Biblical Tradition (4 credits)”
      Christian Story I: Biblical Tradition is a required core course.
    2. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Northwestern Coreassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students at Northwestern are required to take the Core Religion courses as part of their Integrative General Education”
      Every student takes the two Christian Story courses (BTS150 and BTS250).
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (The Senior Seminar requires engagement with a Christian understanding. Belief and Reason is a choice among courses; it is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Senior Seminarassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “engagement with a Christian understanding of one or more facets of our responsibility to God, others, and the world”
      The required Senior Seminar asks students to engage a Christian understanding of their responsibility to God and others.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Integrate faith and learning is a stated NWCore outcome.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Belief and Reasonassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Integrate faith and learning (1.1)”
      Integrating faith and learning is a stated NWCore outcome.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A Biblical and Theological Studies major is offered on campus, along with a Religion major.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Biblical and Theological Studiesassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Biblical and Theological Studies Major”
      A Biblical and Theological Studies major is offered.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes (The 'Our Christian identity' statement on the mission and values page is published.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Mission + values | Northwestern Collegenwciowa.edu/mission-values · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “We accept the ultimate authority of God’s written Word and are guided by the wisdom of the ecumenical creeds”
      The college publishes its Christian identity statement and its Reformed and evangelical commitments.
BChristian community: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Christian community

80 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Four professional ministry staff are listed: the Vice President for Christian Formation, the Director of Missions, the Director of Worship and the Director of Discipleship. The administrative assistant is not counted.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries staff | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith/staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Mark DeYounge ’08 Vice President for Christian Formation”
      Mark DeYounge is Vice President for Christian Formation.
      “Patrick Hummel Director of Missions”
      Patrick Hummel is Director of Missions.
      “Josh Kuipers ’09 Director of Worship”
      Josh Kuipers is Director of Worship.
      “Natalie Wheeler ’16 Director of Discipleship”
      Natalie Wheeler is Director of Discipleship.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Spiritual retreats are offered.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Student prayer and accountability groups Spiritual retreats”
      Spiritual retreats are offered to students.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment, plus several Christian clubs, athletic team Bible studies and student prayer groups.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join more than 200 students who gather weekly for discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment.”
      More than 200 students join weekly discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment, where they pray and study the Bible.
      “Fellowship of Christian Athletes: A monthly gathering of students and student-athletes who desire to grow in their relationship with Christ”
      Fellowship of Christian Athletes meets monthly and is a student Christian club.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Discipleship groups meet in every residence hall and apartment.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join more than 200 students who gather weekly for discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment.”
      More than 200 students join weekly discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment, where they pray and study the Bible.
  • Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Campus Ministries staff | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith/staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Mark DeYounge ’08 Vice President for Christian Formation”
      Mark DeYounge is Vice President for Christian Formation.
BMissions and service: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

76 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service or outreach officeYes (The Justice and Service Team, led by the Director of Missions in campus ministry.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join the Justice + Service Team and”
      A Justice and Service Team organizes service in campus ministry.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service learning is part of the Mission and Justice minor. It is not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Mission and Justice Minorassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Students will participate in a service learning component”
      The Mission and Justice minor includes a service-learning component.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Over 170 students a year take part in short-term mission trips.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “170+ students who participate in short-term missions across the country and around the globe each year”
      Over 170 students a year take part in short-term mission trips across the country and abroad.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Partner with area churches.”
      Students partner with area churches for service.
  • Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Short-term missions across the country and around the globe.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “170+ students who participate in short-term missions across the country and around the globe each year”
      Over 170 students a year take part in short-term mission trips across the country and abroad.
  • Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
    Sources (1)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Campus Ministryassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “campus ministry provides opportunities for spiritual growth in worship, prayer, study and service”
      Campus ministry's framework includes service as part of spiritual growth.

Strengths

  • Chapel is held most weekdays, and students lead Sunday night Praise and Worship every week.
    Sources (2)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Campus Ministryassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “specific places of worship include daily (almost) chapel, Sunday night Praise and Worship and participation in local churches”
      The catalog lists daily (almost) chapel and Sunday night Praise and Worship as places of worship.
    2. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “This weekly worship opportunity is entirely led by students”
      Sunday night Praise and Worship is held every week and is led by students.
  • Every student takes two Christian Story courses in the core curriculum.
    Sources (2)
    1. Northwestern College 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog, Northwestern Coreassets.nwciowa.edu/acalog/pdf/nwc2526.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “All students at Northwestern are required to take the Core Religion courses as part of their Integrative General Education”
      Every student takes the two Christian Story courses (BTS150 and BTS250).
    2. NWCore Requirements | Northwestern Collegenwciowa.edu/academics/general-education · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Christian Story I: Biblical Tradition (4 credits)”
      Christian Story I: Biblical Tradition is a required core course.
  • Discipleship groups meet weekly in every residence hall and apartment.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join more than 200 students who gather weekly for discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment.”
      More than 200 students join weekly discipleship groups in every residence hall and apartment, where they pray and study the Bible.
  • Over 170 students a year take part in short-term mission trips.
    Sources (1)
    1. Faith | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “170+ students who participate in short-term missions across the country and around the globe each year”
      Over 170 students a year take part in short-term mission trips across the country and abroad.

Concerns

None recorded.

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Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Campus ministry home

Campus Ministries Office, Ramaker Center

  • Address: 101 7th Street SW, Orange City, IA 51041
  • Location: On campus

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Source: nwciowa.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Campus Ministries staff | Northwestern College in Iowanwciowa.edu/faith/staff · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Ramaker Center Northwestern College 101 7th Street SW Orange City, IA 51041”
    The Campus Ministry Office is in the Ramaker Center at the college's address.
    “Mark DeYounge ’08 Vice President for Christian Formation”
    Mark DeYounge is Vice President for Christian Formation.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 3 on campus, 0 off campus

Faith formation 1

  • Discipleship groupsOn campus
    Weekly
    Groups in every residence hall and apartment to pray, study the Bible and apply faith to coursework.

Clubs and groups 1

  • Fellowship of Christian AthletesOn campus
    Monthly
    Monthly gathering of students and student-athletes.

Worship and prayer 1

  • Sunday night Praise and WorshipOn campus
    Sunday nights, weekly
    Student-led weekly worship.

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 3

  • Tuesday11:05 AMChapel · Chapel as listed on the chapel calendar in October-November 2026.
  • Thursday11:05 AMChapel · Chapel as listed on the chapel calendar in October-November 2026.
  • Friday10:05 AMChapel · Chapel as listed on the chapel calendar in October-November 2026.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Chapel and Christian formation | Northwestern Collegenwciowa.edu/calendar/events/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “10:05amChapel: Lola Chapman, director of global advancement for One Collective”
    Chapel is held on Fridays at 10:05 AM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:05 AM.
    “10:05amChapel: Lola Chapman, director of global advancement for One Collective”
    Chapel is held on Fridays at 10:05 AM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:05 AM.
    “10:05amChapel: Lola Chapman, director of global advancement for One Collective”
    Chapel is held on Fridays at 10:05 AM and on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:05 AM.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$27,059
$30,001–$48,000$19,503
$48,001–$75,000$20,572
$75,001–$110,000$24,265
Over $110,000$29,539

Full cost of attendance before aid: $49,783 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
1,146
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 48% · Women 52%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
13%
Total students1,665
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$25,907
Cost of attendance (per year)$49,783
Median federal debt at graduation$23,249
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
66%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
53%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
49%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
87%
First-year retention74%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$49,802
Admission rate80%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $740 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants25%

Value index: 56 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$71,322
Business administration$68,565
Accounting$59,192
Kinesiology and exercise science$51,829
Teacher education$47,640

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Allied health, Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Clinical laboratory science, Computer engineering, Computer science, Criminal justice, Design, Ecology and evolutionary biology, Economics, English, Entrepreneurship, Fine arts, Genetics, History, Journalism, Liberal arts, Linguistics, Management science, Mathematics, Music, Other visual and performing arts, Political science, Psychology, Public relations, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Education, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Social work, Sociology, Special education, Statistics, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
FieldShare of degrees
Business24%
Education20%
Health professions13%
Parks, recreation and fitness9%
Biology8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates10%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older9%
On-campus room and board (per year)$10,900
SportsNAIA · Great Plains Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member15 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 6%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time99%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$51,928IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 87% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceSioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD)About 53 miles away · about 1 hour 40 minutes by car
Nearest major airportEppley Airfield (OMA)About 117 miles away
Town population6,426Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreOmahaAbout 120 miles away · about 2 hours 50 minutes by car
Typical weather18°F in January · 73°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Sioux Center 2 SE, IA, about 6 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.590.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.590.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of Northwestern College, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miCampus Ministries Office, Ramaker Center: 0.1 miNorthwestern College (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusChristian centerOpen a street map ›

No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

Questions families ask

Is Northwestern College a Christian college?
Yes. Northwestern College is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Reformed Church in America.
What is Northwestern College’s Compass Score?
79 out of 100 (grade B). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Northwestern College?
Chapel is listed at Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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