Coordinates: 42°59′56″N 96°03′25″W / 42.999°N 96.057°W / 42.999; -96.057
| Northwestern College (Iowa) | |
|---|---|
| Motto | "God Is Light" (Deus Est Lux) |
| Established | 1882 |
| Type | Private |
| Religious affiliation | Reformed Church in America |
| Endowment | $31.4 million USD |
| President | Greg Christy |
| Provost | Jasper Lesage |
| Academic staff | 131 |
| Admin. staff | 174 |
| Undergraduates | 1,206 (fall 2009) |
| Location | Orange City, Iowa, U.S. |
| Campus | Rural, 100 acres (0.4 km2) |
| Former names | Northwestern Junior College, Northwestern Classical Academy |
| Colors | Red and White |
| Website | http://www.nwciowa.edu |
Northwestern College is a private Christian liberal arts college located in Orange City, Iowa. It is also known as Northwestern IA. It is affiliated with the Reformed Church in America (RCA). Northwestern began as an academy in 1882. It was then upgraded to junior college status in 1928. Then in 1961, it became the four-year institution it is today.
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