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University of Northwestern-St Paul

University of Northwestern (MN)

Saint Paul, Minnesota 55113-1598

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Northwestern-St Paul Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1244

Reading & Writing
488630
Math
493663

ACT Score Range

Composite
2229

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1244

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,140

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (60)

Student Life

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
8 Years$50,059
10 Years$50,755

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,200
Men
$55,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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