Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus
- 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%.
- Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus is one of 28 community colleges within Cook County, IL.
- The nearest community college is Fox College (3.20 miles away).
School Overview
| Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus | (IL) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Enrollment | 743 students | 3,999 students |
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| # Full-Time Students | 256 students | 1,386 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 487 students | 2,613 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 5% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 26% | 16% |
| % Black | 27% | 14% |
| % White | 39% | 60% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.59 |
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| College Completion Rate | 37% | 25% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,800 | $32,200 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- College Location Mi. Students
- Fox CollegePrivate, for profit360 students | 3.20 Mi6640 S. Cicero
Chicago, IL 60638
(708)444-4500 3.20360 - 8,914 students | 3.90 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago, IL 60652
(773)838-7500 3.908,914 - 15,286 students | 4.40 Mi9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708)974-4300 4.4015,286 - Morton CollegePublic4,653 students | 5.30 Mi3801 S Central Ave
Cicero, IL 60804
(708)656-8000 5.304,653 - 5,313 students | 8.20 Mi6301 S Halsted St
Chicago, IL 60621
(773)602-5000 8.205,313
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