University of Northwestern-St Paul Admission Requirements
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University of Northwestern-St Paul Admission Overview
University of Northwestern-St Paul admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Northwestern-St Paul admitted 93.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (A-) and SAT 868-1271 / ACT 20-28. University of Northwestern-St Paul is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Northwestern-St Paul is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
University of Northwestern-St Paul Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Northwestern St Paul
Acceptance Rate
The University of Northwestern-St Paul acceptance rate is 93.5%. Last year, 1,216 of 1,301 applicants were admitted. That is the 28th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of Northwestern-St Paul and can you get accepted?
University of Northwestern-St Paul is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
University of Northwestern St Paul typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 31% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Northwestern-St Paul GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.58Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
A-Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.58
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at University of Northwestern-St Paul typically have around a 3.58 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. University of Northwestern-St Paul is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #11 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
University of Northwestern-St Paul SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
868-1271Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
4%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 430
- Math 438
- Composite 868
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 608
- Math 663
- Composite 1271
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of Northwestern-St Paul typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 868–1271) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. University of Northwestern-St Paul ranks #22 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 868 to 1271
SAT policy
University of Northwestern-St Paul is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Northwestern-St Paul ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
20-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
35%25th Percentile Scores
- English 20
- Math 19
- Composite 20
75th Percentile Scores
- English 29
- Math 26
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at University of Northwestern-St Paul typically have around a 24 ACT (mid-50 20–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 73rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Northwestern-St Paul places #13 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 28
ACT policy
You may apply to University of Northwestern-St Paul without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 24.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
83% of University of Northwestern St Paul freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 50% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Northwestern St Paul and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Northwestern St Paul is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of Northwestern-St Paul is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 93.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.58 GPA (about an A- average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (868-1271); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174491.
GPA calculator: University of Northwestern St Paul GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026