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University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Suburb · 1,442 students
Religious
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Suburb
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Saint Paul, MN, 55113-1598 · Suburb campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
11 mi away
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Cost
Cost of attendance
$51,325
Avg net price
$27,705
Room & board
$11,534
Tuition
$37,920
Books & supplies
$400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$26,696
$30–48k
$23,884
$48–75k
$21,689
$75–110k
$25,267
$110k+
$31,348
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1173
Reading 430608
Math 438663
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

University of Northwestern-St Paul accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
68%
1st-yr retention
83%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
66%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
70%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
9%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,544
Median earnings (10yr)
$50,755
Median debt
$21,325
Monthly loan payment
$226
Debt range (25th–75th)
$8,500$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$34,500
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
16%
Median family income
$69,363
Independent students
19%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
8%
Race & ethnicity
White
78%
Hispanic
7%
Black
5%
Asian
4%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,544
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$26M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,608/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,516
Federal loan rate
27%

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