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Northwestern College (NC) · Orange City, Iowa · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate80%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate66%finish within six years
Undergraduates1,705Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty15 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Northwestern College Baseball coaches

Coaches at Northwestern College who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Northwestern College competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
nwcraiders.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingActuarial ScienceArt Therapy/TherapistArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiophysicsBusiness Administration and Management, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
15 : 1
Graduation rate
66% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$36,400
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$24,737
Campus

Where it is

Northwestern College in Orange City.

Location
Orange City, Iowa
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Reformed Church in America
Time zone
Central
Website
nwciowa.edu
Overview

About Northwestern College Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Brian Wede, the Head Coach, leads the Northwestern College Baseball staff of 4 coaches, verified June 2026. Northwestern College (NC) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. Northwestern College is a small private school in Orange City, Iowa with 1,705 undergraduates, a 80% acceptance rate and an average net price of $24,737 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Northwestern College Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Brian Wede, the Head Coach and Ben Coldiron, the Assistant Coach. Northwestern College has 4 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Brian can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northwestern College staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Questions

Northwestern College Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Northwestern College NAIA?

Yes. Northwestern College competes in NAIA Baseball, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Is Northwestern College public or private?

Northwestern College is a private nonprofit school in Orange City, Iowa.

What conference is Northwestern College Baseball in?

The Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Does Northwestern College offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

Northwestern College competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Northwestern College Baseball have?

4 coaches, led by Brian Wede, the Head Coach.

How much does Northwestern College cost?

In-state tuition is $36,400 and out-of-state tuition is $36,400 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,737.

What is the Northwestern College acceptance rate?

80% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Northwestern College Baseball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026