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Multicultural Students

Join a community of diverse Christian thinkers and doers

At Northwestern, you’ll challenge your mind, grow in your faith and make genuine friendships for life with people from all over the world.

Northwestern students represent 34 states and 24 countries.
11 percent of NWC students are of a minority ethnic/racial background.

Northwestern continues to grow more diverse and representative of the larger global community. Here you'll experience a Christ-centered education that will prepare you not only for a career, but for life.

Campus Connections

The Center for Global Reconciliation and Cultural Education at NWC sponsors many activities during the year to help you get connected at Northwestern and plug in to student life and leadership opportunities.

3 Easy Steps to Apply

All students applying to NWC for the first time must complete the following:

1. Complete the Application for Admission – No application fee!

2. Submit official transcripts

High School Transcript
College Transcript (if applicable)

3. Send us your ACT or SAT test scores
International students only: Send your TOEFL or IELTS scores

Codes
ACT: 2138
SAT: 6489

After we have received all of your application forms, we'll send you our admission decision in three weeks or less.

Contact Your Admission Counselor

Have a question? Contact me!

Seborn Yancy
Admission Counselor

800-827-6827 toll free
651-631-5593 direct
snyancy@nwc.edu

Financial Aid & Scholarships

To help make college affordable, we have several scholarships available.

Scholarships for First-time Freshmen

Browse scholarship options and see the online scholarship calculator to determine your estimated amount.

Minority Student Assistance Program

This grant is worth up to 75% of the cost of tuition, or financial need, as calculated by the FAFSA. Dependent on available funding. It is for Minnesota minority students (at least 50 percent heritage of an under-represented ethnic group) who meet demonstrated financial need criteria. Deadline is May 1.

Multicultural Excellence Program

Qualified MEP students may be eligible for the Minority Student Assistance Program.

MnACC Scholarship

This scholarship of up to $500 is awarded for one year to high school seniors attending public or private schools in Minnesota who plan to attend a MnACC member college (like Northwestern). Visit www.mnacc.org for details.