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University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MNPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 93% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Saint Paul, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 93%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.4K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
93% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading430 - 608
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math438 - 663
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite20 - 28
1typical 50% range36
93%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Engineering4% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,858
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,661
Earnings 5yr: $74,515
Debt: $31,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,128
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,874
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,086
Earnings 5yr: $85,776
Debt: $21,895
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,339
Earnings 5yr: $54,924
Debt: N/A
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,653
Earnings 5yr: $53,351
Debt: $19,056
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,095
Earnings 5yr: $75,899
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,761
Earnings 5yr: $41,448
Debt: $24,500
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,708
Earnings 5yr: $47,683
Debt: $24,013
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,082
Earnings 5yr: $46,232
Debt: $27,000
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,802
Earnings 5yr: $44,510
Debt: $22,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,885
Earnings 5yr: $63,536
Debt: $23,562
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,555
Earnings 5yr: $48,227
Debt: $24,749
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $46,177
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,195
Earnings 5yr: $41,671
Debt: $25,250
Design and Applied Arts.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $44,628
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $38,522
Earnings 5yr: $41,237
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $93,804
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,797
Debt: $23,875
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $54,276
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$27,705
In-State Tuition$37,920
Out-of-State Tuition$37,920
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
27%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,544
+7% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$50,755
Completion Signals
68%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$17,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$192/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
44%
Men56%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 44% men and 56% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
16%
Part-Time Share
8%
Avg Family Income
$79,169
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