University of Northwestern–St. Paul
St. Paul, MN
3,222
Students
18,390
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
69%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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University of Northwestern–St. Paul is a Comprehensive institution located in St. Paul, MN, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Officer of Admissions
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113-1598
United States
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113-1598
United States
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biochemistry |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| International Business/trade/commerce |
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| Management Information Systems |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Journalism |
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| Public Relations/image Management |
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| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics And Special Effects |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English As A Second/foreign Language (teaching) |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Engineering |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Prenursing Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Theology And Religious Vocations | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biblical Studies |
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| Missionary Studies And Missiology |
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| Pastoral Counseling And Specialized Ministries Related |
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| Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies |
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| Theological And Ministerial Studies Related |
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| Youth Ministry |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Fine/studio Arts |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Keyboard Instruments |
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| Music |
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| Music Performance |
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| Music Theory And Composition |
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| Stringed Instruments |
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| Voice And Opera |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,356
Applied
943
Accepted
3,222
Enrolled
Female Admissions
775
Females Applied
548
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
581
Males Applied
395
Males Accepted
68%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 3 |
| Other requirements: | Lifestyle agreement, statement of Christian faith |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 1st | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 24 | 21 | 27 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
30,990
Fees
550
Full-time student fees
9,460
Room & board
5,690
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees Alumni |
Financial Aid
18,390
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,740
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
17,940
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,468
Avg. Loan Aid
8,213
Avg. Grant Aid
13,504
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
67%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
11%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
3,222
Total undergrad students
0%
International Students
23%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.58% |
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| Black or African American | 3.07% |
| White or Caucasian | 85.72% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.12% |
| Asian | 3.72% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.03% |
| Two or more races | 1.89% |
| Other | 2.39% |
Gender
Male (39.88%)
Female (60.12%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 65% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Variety Shows, Christmas at Northwestern and Day of Prayer and Service
Variety Shows, Christmas at Northwestern and Day of Prayer and Service
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Northwestern Student Association (student government), The Gathering (religious group), Student Missions Fellowship, Guardian Angels and Outreach Ministries
Northwestern Student Association (student government), The Gathering (religious group), Student Missions Fellowship, Guardian Angels and Outreach Ministries
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
gated access to main campus, emergency notification system
gated access to main campus, emergency notification system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | |
No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | |
No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
Faculty
208
Total Faculty
18:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 94
Part-time - 114
Male - 113
Female - 95