by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at NWC will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at NWC this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 1,024 undergraduate students at Northwestern College is 160 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 10 to 1 which places Northwestern College among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Northwestern College , there are 10 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (51.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The majority of instructors (51.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Northwestern College compares to the national average
Northwestern College offers 49 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 39 majors within 20 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Northwestern College awarded 260 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 0 | 48 | 48 |
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 38 | 38 |
| Nursing | 0 | 24 | 24 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 21 | 21 |
| General Biology | 0 | 18 | 18 |
Find out what Northwestern College's top fields of study and majors are