Overview

University of Northwestern-St. Paul is a Comprehensive institution located in St. Paul, MN, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN  55113-1598
United States

Contact Phone: 651-631-5100

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, And Special Effects
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Data Processing And Data Processing Technology/technician
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-nursing Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Economy
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pre-theology/pre-ministerial Studies
Theological And Ministerial Studies, Other
Youth Ministry
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,349

Applied

1,248

Accepted

3,161

Enrolled

Female Admissions

701

Females Applied

653

Females Accepted

93%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

648

Males Applied

595

Males Accepted

92%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.59

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
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported
Out of state Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported
Other early decision plan	November 15th	December 1st
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	584	533	648
SAT Math	566	483	663
ACT Composite	24	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

35,970

Private

Fees

860

Full-time student fees

12,282

Room & board

6,500

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

22,808

Avg. Financial Aid Package

24,530

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,857

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,432

Avg. Loan Aid

13,068

Avg. Grant Aid

19,662

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

35%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,161

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	5.29%
Black or African American	4.83%
White or Caucasian	78.7%
Asian	3.9%
Two or more races	4.37%
Other	0.73%

Gender

Male (38.25%)

Female (61.75%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	64%

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

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

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

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football		Division 3	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 3	No
Ice Hockey	No	No	No
Indoor Track		Division 3	No
Lacrosse		Division 3	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball		Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field		Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No

Faculty

314

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 68

Part-time - 246

Male - 146

Female - 168