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University of Northwestern-St Paul

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a small, private institution located in Saint Paul, mn. Founded in 1902, University of Northwestern-St Paul offers undergraduate degrees in 60 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,512 undergraduates
cost $35,340 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Northwestern-St Paul? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 92.5%
SAT score average 1186
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.59
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
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November
15
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Northwestern-St Paul is known for one of its top majors: Bible/Biblical Studies. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Other
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Bible/Biblical Studies
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Accounting and Related Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $35,340
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,644
Books & supplies $700
Other expenses $2,360
Cost of attendance* $49,044
Average financial aid package $23,755
Estimated cost $25,289 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,340
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,644
Books & supplies $700
Other expenses $2,360
Cost of attendance* $49,044
Average financial aid package $23,755
Estimated cost $25,289 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Northwestern-St Paul has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,512, with gender binary students split 42% male and 58% female.

Total enrollment

3,242

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
74%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
8%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Northwestern-St Paul, students love their Northwestern Student Association (student government), student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 3003 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55113-1598
phone 651-631-5100
address https://www.unwsp.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Northwestern student association (student government)

The gathering (religious group)

Student missions fellowship

Guardian angels

Outreach ministries

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Northwestern-St Paul to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Northwestern-St Paul?

University of Northwestern-St Paul is located in Saint Paul, mn.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Northwestern-St Paul? 

The acceptance rate for University of Northwestern-St Paul is 93%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Northwestern-St Paul?

The average high school GPA for University of Northwestern-St Paul students was 3.59.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Northwestern-St Paul?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Northwestern-St Paul including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $196,176.

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