University of Northwestern-St Paul

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	979
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	82%
Students retention rate	81%
On-time graduation rate	68%

Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 82% indicates that University of Northwestern-St Paul is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Northwestern-St Paul is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

University of Northwestern-St Paul boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.3%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,180

Cost of attendance at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,180

Cost of attendance at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at University of Northwestern-St Paul received on average $22,122 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$22,122

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	129	36%	$4,906	$632,816
Other Federal Grant	129	36%	$5,563	$717,566
State Grant/Scholarships	162	45%	$6,283	$1,017,812
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	360	100%	$17,363	$6,250,641
Total Grant & Scholarships	361	100%	$22,122	$7,986,019

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Northwestern-St Paul students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Northwestern-St Paul students is 68.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.2%.

68.0%

asian 70.6% 12 students
African American 50.0% 6 students
white 68.4% 251 students
unknown 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 57.1% 12 students
International Students 66.7% 4 students
Mixed Race 80.0% 12 students

Sport Conferences

Football Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Baseball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Basketball Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Northwestern-St Paul provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Northwestern-St Paul offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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