University of Northwestern-St Paul
University of Northwestern (MN)
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55113-1598
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private institution in Saint Paul with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1244, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
68% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $50,755 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,140.
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Varsity Sports
History & Fun Facts
- •In 1935, the school opened the Northwestern Evangelical Seminary.
- •In 1951, the Bible school was rebranded as a Bible college and offered baccalaureate degrees alongside the college of liberal arts.
- •In 1956, the seminary was closed, and the Bible college was subsumed into liberal arts college, renaming it "Northwestern College".
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1244
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
71.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$17,750
Programs (60)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from MN state average + suburban adjustment