University of Northwestern at St Paul

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About University of Northwestern at St Paul

School Type: Private

Religious Affiliation: Other Protestant

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Northwestern at St Paul is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,163, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 93%. The university offers 63 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 68%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $35,970.

Saint Paul, MN

$35,970

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

93%

Acceptance Rate

83%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

68%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile981-1293

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

4k

Students enrolled

54%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

35%

Unknown

0%

Black

2%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

17% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

17%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

22

Total Online Enrollment

1,738

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

73% On-campus

27% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold67% online

AssociateCheck Bold60% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold8% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$35,970$35,970
Graduate$9,720$9,720

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$400
On-campus room and board$11,904
On-campus other expenses$2,300
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$8,220
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$1,360
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$1,670

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$50,574$50,574
Off-campus without family$45,950$45,950
Off-campus with family$38,040$38,040

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

41%

Institution Grant Aid

99%

Pell Grant

17%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,323
State Grant Aid$6,267
Institution Grant Aid$17,278
Pell Grant Aid$4,443

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

11.9%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

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1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
4Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6Education.
7Engineering.
8Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History.
13Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
14Mathematics And Statistics.
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
17Philosophy And Religious Studies.
18Psychology.
19Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
20Social Sciences.
21Theology And Religious Vocations.
22Visual And Performing Arts.
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