Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus
Tel:
(708) 237-5050
- 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:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
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 |
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 CollegePrivate, for profit360 students | 3.20 Mi6640 S. Cicero
Chicago,  IL  60638
(708) 444-4500 3.20360 - 15,286 students | 3.90 Mi9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills,  IL  60465
(708) 974-4300 3.9015,286 - 8,914 students | 4.00 Mi7500 S Pulaski Rd
Chicago,  IL  60652
(773) 838-7500 4.008,914 - Morton CollegePublic4,653 students | 5.40 Mi3801 S Central Ave
Cicero,  IL  60804
(708) 656-8000 5.404,653 - 5,313 students | 8.20 Mi6301 S Halsted St
Chicago,  IL  60621
(773) 602-5000 8.205,313
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