University of Northwestern - St Paul Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7916 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2098 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #2005 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #42 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #10 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 92%
- Undergraduates
- 3,173
- Graduates
- 89
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- unwsp.edu
University of Northwestern - St Paul Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Northwestern - St Paul has an acceptance rate of 92% and is among the 35% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 92% | 90% | 94% |
| Applicants | 1,194 | 601 | 593 |
| Admissions | 1,097 | 541 | 556 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 357 | 160 | 197 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 2 | 5 |
477 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,261 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
14 or 4%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 981
or below
75% of them
had 1293
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Northwestern - St Paul are 981-1293 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
126 or 35%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Northwestern - St Paul are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 2628 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 180 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 142 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 133 (4%) |
| Asian | 110 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 25 (0.8%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Northwestern - St Paul is $26,779 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $21,812 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,037 |
| $48-75K | $20,077 |
| $75-110K | $24,781 |
| $110K+ | $29,865 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,970 | $9,720 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,970 | $9,720 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,970 | $9,720 |
| Fee in-district | $860 | |
| Fee in-state | $860 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $860 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 966 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,148 |
| Room charge | $6,500 |
| Meal charge | $4,648 |
University of Northwestern - St Paul majors
University of Northwestern - St Paul has granted 392 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs and 50 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Northwestern - St Paul.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 54 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 29 | 12 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 33 | ||
| Psychology, General | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Computer Science | 16 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 15 | ||
| Radio and Television | 15 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 13 | ||
| Engineering, General | 12 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 10 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 10 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 9 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 7 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 5 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Music, General | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 4 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| Health Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Engineering & Industrial Management | 1 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Political Economy | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 33 | 392 | 50 |
University of Northwestern - St Paul has a graduation rate of 68%, which is among the 26% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 68% | 61% | 75% |
| |||
Notable alumni
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Dallas Jenkins
- Occupations
- television producerscreenwritertelevision directorfilm directorfilmmaker
- Biography
-
Dallas Jenkins is an American film and television director, writer and producer. He is best known as the creator, director, co-writer and executive producer of The Chosen, the first multi-season series about the life of Jesus of Nazareth. Jenkins' career is focused on Christian media.
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Sherman Augustus
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorAmerican football player
- Biography
-
Sherman Augustus is an American actor, martial artist and former NFL player. He is best known for his roles as Nathaniel Moon in the AMC series Into the Badlands and Lt. Colonel Jack Sullivan in season 4 of Stranger Things. Augustus played professional football with the San Diego Chargers and Minnesota Vikings, and previously played college football at Northwestern College in Saint Paul, Minnesota with Jimmy Bridges.
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Benjamin Fernandes
- Occupations
- television presenter
- Biography
-
Benjamin Fernandes is a Tanzanian entrepreneur and former national television presenter. He worked at The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in the United States in their Digital Team and Financial Services team. He is the first Tanzanian to attend Stanford Graduate School of Business as an Africa MBA Fellow and the youngest African to ever be accepted to Stanford Graduate School of Business. In 2017, Fernandes became the first Tanzanian in history to attend both Stanford Graduate School of Business and Harvard John F. Kennedy School of Government for an executive education program.
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Brian Lohse
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Brian K. Lohse is an American attorney and politician. A member of the Republican Party, he was elected to the Iowa House of Representatives in 2018, succeeding Zach Nunn in District 45. Prior to his state legislative service, Lohse sat on the city council of Bondurant, Iowa, for eight years.
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Bruce Anderson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Bruce Douglas Anderson is an American politician and member of the Minnesota Senate. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represents District 29, which includes portions of Hennepin and Wright Counties in central Minnesota.
General info
| Alternative names | Northwestern UNWSP University of Northwestern (MN) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1902 |
| Motto | Light the Way |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Fall: August to September; Spring: January to May; Summer: May to August |
| Total FTE staff | 438 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3003 Snelling Ave N Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55113-1598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 312,000 |
| Phone | 6516315100 |