University of Northwestern - St Paul Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7873 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2091 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1998 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #41 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #10 of 10 | In Saint Paul |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Other Protestant
- Acceptance rate
- 93%
- Undergraduates
- 3,161
- Graduates
- 92
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 93% and is among the 33% 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 | 93% | 92% | 93% |
| Applicants | 1,349 | 648 | 701 |
| Admissions | 1,248 | 595 | 653 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 394 | 184 | 210 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
501 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,295 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1015
or below
75% of them
had 1311
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Northwestern - St Paul are 1015-1311 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
216 or 54%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Northwestern - St Paul are 21-28 (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 | 2611 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 141 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 130 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 129 (4%) |
| Asian | 122 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 78 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 37 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Northwestern - St Paul is $25,704 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 | $20,494 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,640 |
| $48-75K | $22,829 |
| $75-110K | $23,377 |
| $110K+ | $28,163 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $34,490 | $9,360 |
| Tuition in-state | $34,490 | $9,360 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $34,490 | $9,360 |
| Fee in-district | $850 | |
| Fee in-state | $850 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $850 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 966 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,644 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $4,344 |
University of Northwestern - St Paul majors
University of Northwestern - St Paul has granted 483 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs and 60 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 | 84 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 34 | 20 | |
| Psychology, General | 29 | ||
| Engineering, General | 26 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 | ||
| Accounting | 21 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | 19 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 19 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 16 | ||
| Pre-Nursing Studies | 15 | ||
| Lay Ministry | 12 | ||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 11 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 10 | ||
| Missions & Missionary Studies | 10 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 8 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 8 | ||
| Graphic Design | 7 | ||
| Music, General | 7 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 6 | ||
| Finance, General | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Human Services, General | 6 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 6 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Health & Medical Psychology | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | ||
| Data Processing and Data Processing Technology & Technician | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies | 3 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Political Economy | 2 | ||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 2 | ||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 20 | 483 | 60 |
University of Northwestern - St Paul has a graduation rate of 70%, which is among the 23% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 70% | 66% | 73% |
| |||
Notable alumni
-
Dallas Jenkins
- Occupations
- filmmakerfilm directortelevision directorscreenwritertelevision producer
- Biography
-
Dallas Jenkins is an American film and television director, writer and film producer. He is best known as the creator, director and co-writer 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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Benjamin Fernandes
- Years
- 1992-.. (age 32)
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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 | 464 |
| 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 |