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University of Northwestern-St Paul

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Start: 2026-06-04T14:00:00
Location: University of Northwestern-St Paul

University of Northwestern (MN)

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55113-1598

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Tight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private institution in Saint Paul with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1244, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,755 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,140.

Established

1902

Mascot

Screech

Type

Private university

Conference

NCAA Division III

Division

Division III

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92%Acceptance

1244SAT Avg

1,495Students

15:1Student:Faculty

68%Grad Rate

$50,755Earnings 10yr

$25,140Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1244

Reading & Writing

488630

Math

493663

ACT Score Range

Composite

2229

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$36,830

Room & Board$11,148

Books & Supplies$700

Total Cost of Attendance$48,246

Average Net Price$25,140

Median Debt at Graduation$21,325

Monthly Payment (10yr)$226

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,812

$30–48K$19,037

$48–75K$20,077

$75–110K$24,781

$110K+$29,865

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

71.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (60)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,495

Gender Split

56% / 44%

Women / Men

First Generation

16%

Pell Grant Recipients

15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 79%

Black 5%

Hispanic 6%

Asian 4%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate68.4%

Freshman Retention84.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,544

10 Years$50,755

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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History & Fun Facts

•In 1935, the school opened the Northwestern Evangelical Seminary.
•In 1951, the Bible school was rebranded as a Bible college and offered baccalaureate degrees alongside the college of liberal arts.
•In 1956, the seminary was closed, and the Bible college was subsumed into liberal arts college, renaming it "Northwestern College".

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

100Average

Estimated from MN state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K

6 mi(10 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

295 mi(511 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

353 mi(612 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul11 mi

MKE Milwaukee299 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare338 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1116 mi · ~32h 14m drive

New York, NY1012 mi · ~29h 14m drive

Hartford, CT1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive

Providence, RI1110 mi · ~32h 4m drive

Albany, NY979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Syracuse, NY855 mi · ~24h 42m drive

Rochester, NY782 mi · ~22h 35m drive

Buffalo, NY725 mi · ~20h 57m drive

Philadelphia, PA979 mi · ~28h 17m drive

Pittsburgh, PA739 mi · ~21h 21m drive

Harrisburg, PA888 mi · ~25h 39m drive

Newark, NJ1004 mi · ~29h drive

Washington, DC928 mi · ~26h 49m drive

Baltimore, MD934 mi · ~26h 59m drive

Atlanta, GA909 mi · ~26h 16m drive

Charlotte, NC938 mi · ~27h 6m drive

Raleigh, NC994 mi · ~28h 43m drive

Miami, FL1515 mi · ~43h 46m drive

Orlando, FL1310 mi · ~37h 51m drive

Tampa, FL1319 mi · ~38h 6m drive

Nashville, TN698 mi · ~20h 10m drive

New Orleans, LA1056 mi · ~30h 30m drive

Richmond, VA964 mi · ~27h 51m drive

Chicago, IL353 mi · ~10h 12m drive

Detroit, MI539 mi · ~15h 34m drive

Minneapolis, MN6 mi · ~10 min drive

St. Louis, MO468 mi · ~13h 31m drive

Kansas City, MO416 mi · ~12h 1m drive

Indianapolis, IN510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Columbus, OH625 mi · ~18h 3m drive

Cleveland, OH626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

Milwaukee, WI295 mi · ~8h 31m drive

Dallas, TX869 mi · ~25h 6m drive

Houston, TX1062 mi · ~30h 41m drive

Austin, TX1050 mi · ~30h 20m drive

San Antonio, TX1117 mi · ~32h 16m drive

Los Angeles, CA1527 mi · ~44h 7m drive

San Francisco, CA1587 mi · ~45h 51m drive

San Diego, CA1537 mi · ~44h 24m drive

Seattle, WA1395 mi · ~40h 18m drive

Portland, OR1427 mi · ~41h 13m drive

Denver, CO705 mi · ~20h 22m drive

Phoenix, AZ1285 mi · ~37h 7m drive

Salt Lake City, UT990 mi · ~28h 36m drive

Honolulu, HI3967 mi · ~114h 36m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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