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University of Northwestern-St Paul
Admission at University of Northwestern-St Paul is close to open (93.5%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $50,755 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Northwestern-St Paul occupies suburban Saint Paul, MN — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Other Protestant affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $78,661 four years out. 15.7% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,442 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 82.9% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 981 and 1293 — below the MN middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on University of Northwestern-St Paul's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Northwestern-St Paul received 1,194 applications and admitted 1,097 (91.9%), with 364 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 981–1293 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, University of Northwestern-St Paul's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 488 | 605 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 493 | 580 | 663 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 26 | 29 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How University of Northwestern-St Paul compares
| University of Northwestern-St Paul | Minnesota median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 93.5% | 85.4% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,920 | $22,520 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $50,755 | $58,351 | $53,781 |
At $50,755, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($58,351). Look at University of Northwestern-St Paul's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,920 regardless of where you're from. At University of Northwestern-St Paul, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,442 — University of Northwestern-St Paul is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
68.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 32% don't — ask a University of Northwestern-St Paul tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at University of Northwestern-St Paul
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $78,661 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $77,128 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $68,086 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $64,339 |
| Marketing | $63,653 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | $51,761 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | $50,708 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $48,082 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies | $47,802 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $46,885 |
| Psychology, General | $46,555 |
| Music | $46,177 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $45,195 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $44,628 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $38,522 |
Median earnings for these 15 University of Northwestern-St Paul programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $50,755 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 34 additional University of Northwestern-St Paul programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 981–1293 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 93.5% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate?
91.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,097 admitted from 1,194 applicants.
How much does University of Northwestern-St Paul cost?
At University of Northwestern-St Paul, published tuition is $37,920 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is University of Northwestern-St Paul's ceiling, not a quote.
What do University of Northwestern-St Paul graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $50,755 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Minnesota
- North Central University — 99% admitted
- College of Saint Benedict — 91.5% admitted
- University of Minnesota-Duluth — 88.8% admitted
- Saint Cloud State University — 94.8% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.