Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus

7725 South Harlem Avenue
Bridgeview, IL 60455
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  • 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-Southwestern Campus serves 743 students (34% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Top Placements

Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus places among the top 20% of community colleges in Illinois for:

School Overview

Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus(IL) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate, for profitPublic

Student Body

The student population of Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus diversity score of 0.70 is more than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment743 students3,999 students
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# Full-Time Students256 students1,386 students
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# Part-Time Students487 students2,613 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
-
% Asian
5%
4%
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% Hispanic
26%
16%
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% Black
27%
14%
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% White
39%
60%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
1%
5%
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Diversity Score0.700.59
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College Completion Rate
37%
25%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$31,800$31,800
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $17,010 is more than the state average of $15,527. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$17,010$15,527
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Median Debt for Graduates$30,000$7,736
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$4,000
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Acceptance Rate89%89%
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus is Fox College (3.2 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Fox College
    Private, for profit
    360 students | 3.20 Mi6640 S. Cicero
    Chicago,  IL  60638
    (708) 444-4500     3.20360
  • Moraine Valley Community College
    Public
    15,286 students | 3.90 Mi9000 W. College Parkway
    Palos Hills,  IL  60465
    (708) 974-4300     3.9015,286
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
    Public
    8,914 students | 4.00 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
    Chicago,  IL  60652
    (773) 838-7500     4.008,914
  • Morton College
    Public
    4,653 students | 5.40 Mi3801 S Central Ave
    Cicero,  IL  60804
    (708) 656-8000     5.404,653
  • City Colleges of Chicago-Kennedy-King College
    Public
    5,313 students | 8.20 Mi6301 S Halsted St
    Chicago,  IL  60621
    (773) 602-5000     8.205,313
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 743 students
  • Private-state tuition: $17,010
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Minority enrollment: 61%
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