University of Northwestern-St Paul
University of Northwestern-St Paul

University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

University of Northwestern - St. Paul is a Christian, liberal arts university established north of St. Paul in the town of Roseville. Along with traditional coursework, undergraduate students at UNW are also required to attend a daily chapel program and earn a minor in Bible studies. Academics, student life, and community activities at the college are all centered around the university’s evangelical spirituality. While UNW is located near the metropolitan city of Minneapolis, the campus itself showcases a wooded, lakeside landscape with classical architecture to promote peaceful student living.

Acceptance Rate:
92%
Average Net Price:
$26,779
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
25
Average SAT Composite
1206

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$26,779
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$37,920
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$37,920
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$11,534
Books and Supplies
$400
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$17,620
$30k - $48k
$20,706
$48k - $75k
$20,531
$75k - $110k
$22,550
$110k+
$28,181
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
79%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,360
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
15%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,323
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,278

 

Students receiving state aid
41%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6267
Students receiving federal aid
30%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,323
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$26,434
$30k - $48k
$29,209
$48k - $75k
$28,169
$75k - $110k
$23,465
$110k+
$18,381
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$24,260,056
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,677,048

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
65%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,627
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$198
Students receiving federal loans
64%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,493
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,793

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • Not for Profit
  • Other Protestant
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
92%
Acceptance Rate
1194
Students Applied
80%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
74
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier.November 15
Fall Regular DecisionAugust 1
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
74%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
35%
Submitting ACT
4%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 25
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1206
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
493
75th
663
Reading
25th
488
75th
630
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
39%
3.50 - 3.74
25%
3.25 - 3.49
23%
3.00 - 3.24
6%
2.50 - 2.99
4%
2.00 - 2.49
3%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
35
Top 25%
59
Top 50%
59

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 800-827-6827
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,262
Total Number of Undergrads
3,173
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
67%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • ROTC Air Force
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
57%
20-39 Students
34%
40-99 Students
8%

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
101

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
41%
59%
Residency
In-State Students
74%
Out-Of-State Students
23%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
6
Ethnicity
African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
3%
Hispanic
6%
White
81%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
16%
Student Organizations
40
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is not checked
No
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
86%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
59%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Eagles
School Colors
purple and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
Total Male Athletes
207
Total Female Athletes
149
Intramural Sports
13
Sports Club
2
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
University of Northwestern-St Paul Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is not checked
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,400
Top 5 Cities
Saint Paul
Chicago
Saint Cloud
Des Moines
Sioux Falls
Top 5 Employers
University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Target
Medtronic
Wells Fargo
UnitedHealth Group
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Business Development
Education
Community & Social Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,000
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$198

REVIEWS

All Reviews

Emelia's Review

from St. Paul, MN

Northwestern is a great place if you don't know in what direction your life is going yet. I knew I wanted to do something to do with business, but I didn't know what. Taking a variety of business clas...

Joseph's Review

from Eagan, MN

Northwestern College is a place that is focused on getting me educated and ready for the real world. The faculty and staff are passionate, encouraging, and helpful. This combined with a beautiful camp...

Grace's Review

from Hastings, MN

Summing up Northwestern College in three sentences is a difficult task, because the college is so outstanding. Besides the gorgeous campus and exceptional programs, Northwestern offers the most person...