Students at the orientation Praise and Worship service.

Northwestern is a Christian college in the Reformed tradition, founded in 1882 and born out of the Reformed Church in America. We are committed to providing a Christian liberal arts education in the context of community among learners on campus and online. We offer bachelor's degrees in traditional and professional programs, as well as graduate degrees and certificate programs.

Our mission is to be a Christian academic community engaging students in courageous and faithful learning and living that empowers them to follow Christ and pursue God’s redeeming work in the world. Our vision is to be the leading Christian college focused on student success and Christ-centered work for the common good.

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Your success starts here
Students choose NWC for standout academics,
strong faith and a sense of belonging.

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We offer more than 135 academic programs, including majors, minors, pre-professional programs and career concentrations

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Explore Northwestern from the comfort of your own home through our interactive photos and map. It’s the next best thing to being here.

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Smart and Strong
Want a standout college that’s strong academically, spiritually, relationally and athletically? Choose Northwestern.

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Measures of success
Our grads’ stats—like their top accounting and pre-med scores—prove the value of our academic programs. See how we stack up.

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Better than the rest
Survey says … Northwestern students are
supremely satisfied with life in Raider Nation.
We bested our competitors in personal
attention, school spirit and more.

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