- Northwestern College is about preparing people well and quickly for a lifetime of opportunities. The faculty and staff at Northwestern College are committed to providing an excellent learning environment supported by outstanding student service and satisfaction. Northwestern College is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the College community.
School Highlights
Northwestern College serves 618 students (60% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 618 students
- In-state tuition: $17,010
- Out-state tuition: $17,010
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Northwestern College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 86 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Northwestern College
(IL) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
86 staff
239 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Northwestern College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Northwestern College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
618 students
2,581 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
369 students
898 students
# Part-Time Students
249 students
1,683 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
589 students
40 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
369 students
944 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
22 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
249 students
1,844 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
132 students
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
27%
24%
% Black
46%
12%
% White
18%
53%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
20%
30.54%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.48%
1.54%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$31,800
$31,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $17,010 is more than the state average of $8,163. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $17,010 is more than the state average of $10,824. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$17,010
$8,163
Out-State Tuition Fees
$17,010
$10,824
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,917
$8,029
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$4,600
Acceptance Rate
100%
89%
SAT Reading
n/a
390
SAT Math
n/a
360
SAT Writing
n/a
355
ACT Composite
n/a
17
ACT English
n/a
17
ACT Math
n/a
17
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Northwestern College cost?
Northwestern College's tuition is approximately $17,010 for In-State students and $17,010 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Northwestern College?
The acceptance rate of Northwestern College is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 89%.
What is Northwestern College's ranking?
Northwestern College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Illinois for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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