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University of Northwestern-St Paul

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Saint Paul, MN

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Located in Saint Paul, MN, University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private small school with roughly 1,442 undergraduates. University of Northwestern-St Paul is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 93%. Health Professions and Related Programs graduates, especially in Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $78,661/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.

Admissions

Admit rate93%
SAT range868–1271
ACT range20–28
Undergrads1,442
Yield (admits who enroll)32%
Next deadlineAug 1, 2027 (RD)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$51,325
4-year grad rate68%
Median earnings, 10yr out$50,755

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans27%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out76%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting and Related Services$77,128/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$68,086/yr
Marketing$63,653/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$50,708/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$48,082/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,195/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$38,522/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$78,661/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$64,339/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$46,885/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$46,555/yr
Theology and Religious Vocations
Bible/Biblical Studies$51,761/yr
Theological and Ministerial Studies$47,802/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Music$46,177/yr
Design and Applied Arts$44,628/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity966
Typical room charge$6,300
Typical board charge$4,344

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate?

University of Northwestern-St Paul in Saint Paul, MN admits approximately 93% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?

Admitted students at University of Northwestern-St Paul typically score between 868–1271 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?

Admitted students at University of Northwestern-St Paul typically score between 20–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Northwestern-St Paul cost?

University of Northwestern-St Paul's total cost of attendance is reported at $51,325 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

When is the application deadline for University of Northwestern-St Paul?

University of Northwestern-St Paul's earliest deadline is Aug 1, 2027 (RD), per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Northwestern-St Paul require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Northwestern-St Paul doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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