What division is Northwestern (IA)?

Northwestern (IA) competes at the NAIA level in the GSAC.

What GPA do you need for Northwestern (IA)?

The average GPA at Northwestern (IA) is 3.5. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Northwestern (IA)?

Northwestern (IA) has an enrollment of approximately 1,175 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern (IA)?

Northwestern (IA) has an acceptance rate of 80%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northwestern (IA)?

To get recruited at Northwestern (IA), start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northwestern (IA)'s historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northwestern (IA)

Orange City, IANAIAGSAC

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NAIA

Division

1,175

Enrollment

3.5

Avg GPA

80%

Acceptance

66%

Graduation

74%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.5+ GPA bar.

Northwestern (IA) is a NAIA program in the GSAC, located in Orange City, IA. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northwestern (IA), with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.5

Graduation

66%

Acceptance

80%

Student:Faculty

15:1

Retention

74%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$46,731

Coaching Staff45 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Northwestern (IA) Athletics

Northwestern (IA) is a NAIA athletic program located in Orange City, IA, competing in the GSAC. With an enrollment of 1,175 students, Northwestern (IA) offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northwestern (IA) with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northwestern (IA) is 3.5. The school maintains a 66% graduation rate.

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