University of Northwestern St Paul

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • 0 reviews
#13 Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
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Overview

Total enrollment

3,234
University of Northwestern St Paul overview
  • Location Saint Paul, Minnesota
  • Website unwsp.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation Other Protestant
University of Northwestern St Paul overview
  • Size Mid-size
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Northwestern College, now known as University of Northwestern - St. Paul, is situated on a lakeside campus in Roseville, Minnesota, approximately 15 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The private Christian liberal arts institution, founded in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School, operates from a wooded 107-acre campus along Lake Johanna. The university maintains its evangelical Christian mission while offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in music, business, education, and biblical studies. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in six residential halls, and the institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.

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Ratings

University of Northwestern-St Paul is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    6 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10
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Rankings

Rankings for University of Northwestern St Paul within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
University of Northwestern St Paul admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 868/1271
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/28
  • GPA 3.58

Acceptance Rate

93.5%
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  • Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 30.9%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,920
Costs for University of Northwestern St Paul
Fee Cost
Tuition $37,920
Books and Supplies $400
Other Fees $940
Room and Board $11,534
Budget for Other Expenses $3,370
Total One Year Cost $54,164
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

64% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Northwestern St Paul are Theology and Religious Vvocations, Business, and Education. 22% of students major in Theology and Religious Vvocations, 18% in Business, and 11% in Education.

  • Theology and Religious Vvocations 22%
  • Business 18%
  • Education 11%
  • Psychology 10%
  • Communication 10%
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Last updated: August 2026