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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Orange City, IA. Operating on a semester system.
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2K+
Total Enrollment
Liberal Arts College
Institution Type
3
Housing Buildings
300
Housing Capacity
Life in Orange City for Northwestern College Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Orange City.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
98
Student Population
8,600
City Transportation
Walkability
61
Bikeability
52
Public Transit
Pace Bus, Metra Southwest Service
Nearest Airports
Chicago Midway International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
36.7 in
Campus Operations Snapshot
Student Facilities
DeWitt Learning Commons
Monday–Sunday: 6 a.m. to 12 midnight
RSC DeWitt Fitness Center
Monday–Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Rowenhorst Student Center
Monday–Friday: 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Saturday: 8 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.; Sunday: 1 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Bultman Center
Monday–Friday: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Sunday: Closed
Campus Store
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Mailroom
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday–Sunday: Closed
Parking and Transit
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Campus News
Latest updates from Northwestern College
No Current Emergency or Active Threat
There is currently no emergency or active safety threat on the Northwestern campus. In the event of an emergency, timely information will be posted on the official campus emergency information site.
Safety Advisory
Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to campus security.
Northwestern College Announces Highest Number of Transfers in Nine Years
Fall 2025 enrollment figures show 354 new students, including 37 transfers—the highest transfer count in nine years.
Sep 10, 2025
Raider Nation Celebration Scheduled for October 3–4, 2025
Northwestern College will host its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend, featuring class reunions, athletic events, and more.
Sep 17, 2025
Safety Tips
Remember to stay in well-lit areas and travel in groups when possible.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Northwestern College
Freshmen are required to live on campus unless they meet exemption criteria such as living with family nearby.
Showing 3 of 3 known dorm and housing options.
DeWitt Student Center
Capacity: 120
Room types: single, double, suite
Pieters Residence Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
North Hall
Capacity: 80
Room types: single, double, apartment style
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Control
Private Non-Profit
Email Domain
@nwciowa.edu
Current Term: Fall Term 2025
Start: August 22, 2025
End: December 21, 2025
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