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University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Suburb · 1,442 students
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$27,705
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
68%
Graduation rate
50% typical
$50,755
Earnings 10 years on
$48,772 typical
93%
Acceptance rate
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of Northwestern – St. Paul is a private, Christ-centered liberal arts institution situated on a scenic lakeside campus in the Twin Cities suburbs, best known for integrating a biblical worldview across academic disciplines like nursing, business, music, and education. Campus culture is deeply defined by shared faith, featuring daily chapel services, a tight-knit community, and active participation in NCAA Division III athletics and ministry outreach. A unique hallmark of the university is its ownership and operation of Northwestern Media, a vast listener-supported Christian radio network spanning the Midwest that provides students with unparalleled hands-on broadcasting, communication, and media production experience.

Location
Saint Paul, MN, 55113-1598 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
11 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$37,920
Housing & food (on campus)$11,534
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$51,325
Average net price$27,705
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$37,920
Housing & food (on campus)$11,534
Books & supplies$400
Cost of attendance$51,325
Average net price$27,705
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,696
$30–48k
$23,884
$48–75k
$21,689
$75–110k
$25,267
$110k+
$31,348
Grants from the school
99% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $17,987
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
68%
Within 4 yrs
59%
Back for yr 2
83%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 61.6% · others: 70.3% 
8 yrs after starting
70% graduated · 21% transferred · 9% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$47,544
10 yrs after entry$50,755
Debt
Median at graduation$21,325
Monthly payment$226
Middle 50% owe$8.5k–$27k
90th percentile$34,500
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): 50% graduate within 6 yrs, $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1173
R 430–608 · M 438–663
SAT middle 50%: 868–1271
40080012001600
Admitted students
Admit rate: men 91.8% · women 95.2% 
Yield: 30.9% of admitted students enroll 

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
16%
First-gen
16%
Family income
$69,363
Independent
19%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
8%
Where first-years come from
In state (MN)
74.2%
Out of state
25.3%
International
0.5%

Most out-of-state first-years from: WI 33 · FL 10 · IA 10 · IL 8 · CO 7

Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$47,544
After 10 yrs
$50,755
Bible/Biblical Studies167
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing54
Business Administration, Management and Operations30
Theological and Ministerial Studies20
Psychology, General19
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Biology, General17
Computer Science16
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness16
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas14
English Language and Literature, General14
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other13
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs13
Marketing13
Engineering, General12
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$26M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,608/mo
Teaching spend
$8,516
per student
Federal loans
27%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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