# University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/university-of-northwestern-st-paul

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 94% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,194 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,097 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 430–608 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 438–663 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 20–28 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $51,208 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,688 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $21,243 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $18,536 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $19,449 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,046 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $27,969 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,442 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 75% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $56,687 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $19,500 (FY2024) |

## What University of Northwestern-St Paul considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 174491. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology