At Northwestern College you get to meet people, go places and try things you

just can’t do at big schools. That’s because we offer more of what matters to you. Like

opportunities to lead. Serve. And expand your understanding of the world. On campus,

across the country, around the world. Is Northwestern all that

different? Ask around. Take a look. Come see for yourself.big

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Recent career placements

JP MorganMayo ClinicFDICSharp LaboratoriesLutheran Social ServicesPrincipal Financial GroupIBMAnytime FitnessErnst & YoungHomeland Security Policy InstituteGoodman TheatreSioux Falls School DistrictYouth With a MissionPella CorporationNational Park Service

Recent graduate school placementsDuke UniversityUniversity of Southern California Medical SchoolPrinceton Theological SeminaryUniversity of IowaUniversity of North CarolinaCreighton University Law SchoolArizona State UniversityPurdue UniversityIowa State UniversitySchool of the Art Institute of Chicago Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolWashington University, St. LouisColorado State University

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What makes Northwestern a Christian college? More than just attending chapel. Everything is viewed through the lens of Christian faith.

Academics. Service. Faith. Community. All combined in powerful ways to equip you for the real world while bringing God’s plan into sharper focus. That’s Northwestern. We think it’s what college should be. It’s why our graduates are in demand. And why they’re known for characteristics like honesty, integrity and hard work. What do you want out of college?

My professors at Northwestern

knew me well enough to write detailed, personalized letters of reference. They’re skilled scientists, yet so personable and willing to help.

Jameson Guthmiller Medical Student University of Iowa

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Learn more about what recent NWC grads are doing at www.nwciowa.edu/success

New ideas and ways of viewing the world will challenge you at

Northwestern. Whether in the classroom, through the arts or on the

playing field, you won’t receive a watered-down version of anything.

But as part of our community, you’ll also receive the support you need

to make sense of it all as you grow in understanding of broader issues.

We’ll be there alongside as you learn and succeed. and

supportOutstanding Teachers

Two professors have been

named Iowa’s Professor of

the Year: Piet Koene, Spanish,

in 2004; and Jeff Barker,

theatre, in 2006.

Dr. Ralph Davis, biology and

neuroscience, has received

more than $770,000 in grants

from the National Institutes

of Health for ongoing

research on drugs that

combat parasites.

Dr. Jennifer Feenstra,

psychology, received a

Fulbright Scholarship to

conduct research in Eastern

Europe on volunteerism

and the effectiveness of

community development work.

Dr. Ann Lundberg, English, is

also a geologist and spends

summers as an interpretive

park ranger and firefighter with

the National Park Service.

Majors and Minors

AccountingActuarial science

Applied ethics (minor only)

Art Graphic design option

Arts administration (minor only)

Athletic trainingBiology–ecological science

Biology–general/teaching

Biology–health professions

Business administration

Agri-businessFinanceHuman resources

ManagementMarketing

Business education

ChemistryChristian community

development (minor only)

Christian education and youth ministry

Christian mission (minor only)

Computer information systems

Computer science

Cultural studies (minor only)

Developmental psychology

(minor only)

EconomicsElementary education

English teaching

Exercise science

German (minor only)

Health (minor only)

HistoryHumanitiesJournalismLiteratureMathematicsMathematics teaching (minor only)

Medical laboratory science

Middle East studies (minor only)

Modified music with elementary education

Multimedia (minor only)

MusicMusic ministry Nursing

PhilosophyPhysical education

Physics (minor only)

Physics teaching (minor only)

Political science

PsychologyPublic relationsReligionSocial workSociologySpanishSport management

TESL (minor only) Theatre Theatre and speech

Translation and interpretation: Spanish-English

Writing and rhetoric

Pre-Professional

ProgramsArt therapyChiropracticDentistryEngineeringGraphic designLawMedicineMortuary science

Music performance

Music therapyOccupational therapy

OptometryPharmacyPhysical therapy

Professional studio

Veterinary medicine

Career Concentrations

Christian theatre ministries

Computer science

Criminal justice

Fitness management

Neuroscience Sport management

Strength and conditioning

Washington Monthly ranks Northwestern as one

of the nation’s top-10 baccalaureate colleges for

preparing graduates for lives of achievement,

service and research.percent of full-time faculty have doctoral or terminal degrees

from schools that include Duke, Notre Dame, UCLA and Yale.

Danie FryAthletic TrainingFairfield, Iowa

Northwestern has

provided more than

an academic education. I’ve

learned how to manage

my time, interact with

those of different

viewpoints and upbringings,

and be part of something

bigger than myself.

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Northwestern professors are committed Christians devoted to high-quality teaching, scholarship, mentoring and service.

Christian leaders and student stories Loud bands and quiet prayer Boisterous praise and solemn reflection Biblical plays and traditional liturgy Arms raised and hands clasped Favorite hymns and global rhythms It’s worshipping God with friends.

Career isn’t different from calling at Northwestern. The mission field is a calling. So is business, medicine or politics. God has a place for you, and it lies at the intersection of what you’re good at and what the world needs. That place is your calling. Helping you find it is ours.

Discovering God’s will is a big part of being

here. It’s personalizing your faith, but there’s also the next step that says, ‘OK, I’ve made my faith my own. Now, how am I going to live that out?’Dr. Derek BrowerEducation Professor

Campus ministry is discipleship groups in the dorms. Leadership training. Prayer and Bible study. Short-term mission trips. Service opportunities. Youth groups. Fellowship. Retreats. And a whole lot more.

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Faith—or knowledge? Some schools see them as incompatible. But you shouldn’t have to choose. Because the way we see it, faith and knowledge are inseparable. You’ll be challenged here, academically and spiritually. Not in ways that tear down your faith, but in ways that build it up. And as you process new knowledge, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation of what you believe—and why.

courageand

100% The likelihood

of finding something to do with someone on campus any given day. Seriously.

I have a sense

of belonging

here. At the end of my

trip from Wisconsin to

Orange City, I feel like I’m home.

Anna Pitney, Theatre,Wausau, Wisconsin

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Medieval Week’s epic battle

is a favorite tradition. It’s the

perfect combination of creativity,

cardboard and duct tape (and a

fair share of testosterone). And

traditions like Clash of the Classes

keep drawing crowds too.

All work and no play? We didn’t think so—it’s not our idea of

college either. Some of the best stuff doesn’t even show up on the

calendar. Like residence hall life. Students say that’s one of the

great things about Northwestern. And since most everybody stays

around on weekends, there is always plenty to do.

focused andLike to dance? This could be

your big chance. Join RUSH. It’s

an annual dance concert where

nearly 200 students perform

everything from ballet and hip-

hop to tribal fusion Bollywood

dance before sold-out crowds.

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ensembles, dramatic

productions and the visual

arts, you’ll find your place—

as a performer, behind the

scenes or in the seats.

Living in residence halls

with new-found friends creates

the best college memories.

Students say Northwestern’s

community—living and learning

with other believers—is the

best environment for preparing

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You just have to experience Northwestern’s community. Think

of living with your best friends all the time. One night you’re making a 3 a.m. Perkins

run, and the next you’re having an in-depth conversation about faith. It’s awesome.

Zach Hankel, Computer Science, Clara City, Minnesota

and play hard

At Northwestern, sports train for life. We encourage balance between athletics, campus life and academics. It’s one of the best things about NWC. Coaches nurture each player on and off the field. Winning matters, of course, and the Northwestern Red Raiders have their share of trophies. But even more important are the character-building lessons that last long after the season is over.

The college and the athletic programs do a really good job of staying in touch with professors to ensure

that student-athletes are students first.Dr. Jim Mead, Religion Professor

New programs like Northwestern’s sport management and strength & conditioning options are helping students prepare for careers in the growing sports and fitness industries.

MenBaseballBasketballCross countryFootballGolfSoccerTrack & fieldWrestling

WomenBasketballCross countryGolfSoccerSoftballTennisTrack & fieldVolleyball

Learn more at www.nwcraiders.com

One-third of the student body participates in one of Northwestern’s 16 intercollegiate sports.

include badminton, basketball, flag football, indoor soccer, racquetball, softball, tennis and volleyball.

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Interested in knowing more

about the Middle East? We

offer the Oman Semester.

You’ll study Arabic and learn

about Islam while helping

promote understanding and

trust between Christians and

Muslims. And ride a camel or

two while you’re there.

Northwestern’s music

and theatre ensembles

have performed around

the world and across the

United States, including at

the Salzburg Cathedral in

Austria and off-Broadway

in New York.

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andlocalConnections run deep at Northwestern. And

while Orange City takes pride in being home to

students, you also can “get out of town” for part

of your learning. That’s big opportunity—you

can take advantage of experiences such as

internships, service learning and off-campus

programs throughout the country. And the chance

to study abroad in any part of the world.

More than 200 students,

faculty and staff build

houses, tutor youth and

serve in homeless shelters

during spring break.

Orange City, Iowa:

population 6,000. Charmingly

Dutch, it’s one of the cleanest,

safest towns in America.

Residents love Northwestern.

They’ll be your supporters

at sporting events and

performances—and they

might even invite you over for

a home-cooked meal.

Study abroad in more

than 30 countries—

places like China, Costa

Rica, England, India,

Romania and Russia.

Become immersed in

another culture. And

learn more about

yourself in the process.

Ever milked a yak? You

could. Join international

mission partners at hospitals,

orphanages, refugee camps

and other sites, where you

might teach ESL, help deliver

babies or serve people dying

from AIDS. In countries that

include Argentina, Fiji, India,

Malawi, Russia and Thailand.

Learn more at: www.nwciowa.edu/internships and at www.nwciowa.edu/study-abroad

Chicago, Los

Angeles, Denver,

Washington, D.C.—

these are just some of the

locations for off-campus

programs.

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Leadership. Ideas. Faith. Internships. Study abroad. And learning more about yourself than you thought possible. Opportunity is waiting at Northwestern. Are you ready?To see if Northwestern fits you, come for a visit: www.nwciowa.edu/visit. We want to meet you. Maybe this Christian college is just what you’re looking for.

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Application/Admissionwww.nwciowa.edu/admissions712-707-7130 or 800-747-4757

Financial Aidwww.nwciowa.edu/tuition712-707-7131 or 800-747-4757

About Us Four-year liberal arts college, bachelor’s degrees awarded

Founded in 1882 by the Reformed Church in America

Member, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities

Academics More than 80 academic programs, including majors, minors, pre-professional programs and career concentrations

Faculty All classes taught by NWC professors 14:1 student-to-faculty ratio Average class size: 18 80 percent of full-time faculty have doctoral or terminal degrees

Students 1,250 students 33 states 23 countries

Student Life 88 percent of students live on campus More than 50 clubs and organizations More than half of students are in campus ministry and service

1 out of 3 students participate in the performing arts

3 men’s, 3 women’s residence halls Apartments, cottages and themed housing

Athletics Great Plains Athletic Conference, NAIA member

1 out of 3 students participate in intercollegiate sports

7 national NAIA team titles since 2001 8 men’s, 8 women’s Red Raider varsity teams

AccreditationNorthwestern College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. www.ncahlc.orgFor program/departmental accreditation: www.nwciowa.edu/accreditation

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