For the application year 2024, Northwestern College Iowa reports an overall acceptance rate of 87%, with 1,155 applicants and 1,005 accepted. The Early Action (EA) acceptance rate is not available, while the Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches the overall rate at 87%. Historical data shows a slight decline from 87.4% acceptance in 2022 and 83% in 2021. The average GPA of admitted students remains strong at 3.6, with SAT scores ranging from a 25th percentile of 1,020 to a 75th percentile of 1,300. Transfer acceptance rates and waitlist data are not provided.

Northwestern College Iowa's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 is 87%, consistent with 87.4% in 2022. Looking back further, there has been a notable increase in acceptance rates from 70% in 2019, rising to 74% in 2020 and significantly up to 83% in 2021. The trend appears largely positive, with the overall acceptance rate steadily climbing over the last few years, despite some fluctuations in applicant numbers, from a high of 2,199 in 2016 to 1,155 in 2023.
Northwestern College Iowa's wait list acceptance statistics for the application year 2024 are currently unavailable, as the data shows that no applicants were offered a place on the wait list. There is also no historical data provided to indicate past trends or rates. Consequently, the wait list acceptance rate cannot be assessed at this time.
Northwestern College Iowa does not currently report transfer acceptance rates or application figures for recent years. However, the average GPA of accepted transfer students stands at 3.6, indicating a focus on academic performance in admissions. Historical data is also lacking, making it difficult to analyze trends over the application years. This absence of metrics suggests that interested prospective transfers should reach out directly for the most accurate and updated information regarding acceptance statistics.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 5% |
| Black/African American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |

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