Northwestern College (Iowa)
Former names | Northwestern Classical Academy (1882–1928) Northwestern Junior College (1928–1961) |
|---|---|
| Motto | "God Is Light" (Deus Est Lux) |
| Type | Private college |
| Established | 1882 |
Religious affiliation | Reformed Church in America (RCA) |
Academic affiliation | Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) |
| Endowment | $75.1 million (2021) |
| President | Greg Christy |
Academic staff | 84 (full time) |
Administrative staff | 140 (full time) |
| Undergraduates | 1,162 (fall 2023) |
| Postgraduates | 543 (fall 2023) |
| Location | , United States 42°59′56″N 96°03′25″W / 42.999°N 96.057°W |
| Campus | Rural, 100 acres (40 ha) |
| Colors | Red & White |
| Nickname | Red Raiders |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – GPAC |
| Website | nwciowa.edu |
Northwestern College (NWC and informally Northwestern Iowa) is a private Christian college in Orange City, Iowa, United States, that is Reformed, evangelical and ecumenical. Established in 1882, it offers more than 135 academic programs and enrolls over 1,700 students in undergraduate, graduate and online programs.
Northwestern is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the college's business, education, nursing and social work programs are accredited by their respective accreditation organizations. It is also a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. Northwestern's athletic teams compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Raiders and are part of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).