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University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Open
- Average net price
- $23,688
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Median earnings
- $56,687
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private nonprofit college in Saint Paul, MN with 1,442 undergraduates. It admits 94% of applicants, and admitted students average 1173 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,688 per year ($21,243 for families earning under $30,000). 75% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $56,687 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 94%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,194
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,097
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 33%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing430–608
200800
SAT Math438–663
200800
ACT Composite20–28
136
What University of Northwestern-St Paul looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $51,208
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,946
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,243
- $30–48k$18,536
- $48–75k$19,449
- $75–110k$22,046
- $110k+$27,969
Get a personal estimate with University of Northwestern-St Paul's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 75%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $56,687
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,442
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 19%
- White78%
- Hispanic7%
- Black5%
- Asian4%
University of Northwestern-St Paul FAQ
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate?+
University of Northwestern-St Paul admits 94% of applicants, which makes it open.
What SAT score do you need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 430–608 on SAT Reading and Writing and 438–663 on SAT Math; the average total is 1173.
What ACT score do you need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 20–28.
Is University of Northwestern-St Paul test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to University of Northwestern-St Paul?+
In Fall 2023, 1,194 students applied to University of Northwestern-St Paul and 1,097 were admitted; 364 enrolled.
Does University of Northwestern-St Paul consider legacy status?+
No. University of Northwestern-St Paul reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does University of Northwestern-St Paul require an essay?+
University of Northwestern-St Paul reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does University of Northwestern-St Paul cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $51,208 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,688.
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's graduation rate?+
75% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 174491 · How we use this data
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