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Overview

Northwestern College
Location Saint Paul, MN
Setting Large Suburban
Enrollment 3,253
Type Private 4 Year
National Ranking #554
Religious Affiliation Other Protestant
Status Non-profit
Website nwc.edu
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Costs

Northwestern College
Tuition (In State) $34,490
Tuition (Out of State) $34,490
Room & Board $10,644
Avg Net Price $25,704
Avg Grant Aid $20,487
% Receiving Grant Aid 100%

Admission

Northwestern College
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,349
Admitted 1,248
Acceptance Rate 92.5%
Enrolled % 31.9%
Avg High School GPA 3.58
Typical High School Grades B+
Admissions Standards Challenging
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 21/28
SAT Range 1015/1311
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 1, 2025

Academics

Northwestern College
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Theology and Religious Vvocations (22%)
  • Business (18%)
  • Education (11%)
  • Psychology (10%)
  • Communication (10%)

Outcomes

Northwestern College
Graduation Rate 64%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,100
Making Student Loan Payments 78%
Median Student Loan Debt $22,070
Median Loan Payment $228

Diversity

Northwestern College
% Men 39%
% Women 61%
Racial Diversity Very Low
HBCU No
% White 84%
% Black 3%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 1%
% Unknown Race 1%

Students

Northwestern College
% In-State 77%
% Out-of-State 22%

Campus

Northwestern College
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes No
Daycare Facility No
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/