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University of Northwestern-St Paul
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Saint Paul, MN🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

This private university in Saint Paul, Minnesota enrolls about 3,250 students and admits over 93% of applicants. It's an accessible option with average standardized test scores ranging from 868–1271 on the SAT. The school's strongest academic areas are Business & Marketing and Health Professions. Graduates earn a median of $50,755 ten years after entry, with an average net cost of $25,704 after financial aid.

Acceptance rate
93.5%
Enrollment
3,253
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
68%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
868 – 1271
ACT (composite)
20 – 28
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$26,696
family income
$30–48k
$23,884
family income
$48–75k
$21,689
family income
$75–110k
$25,267
family income
$110k+
$31,348
family income
16% receive Pell grants
27% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Northwestern-St Paul graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
14.5%
Health Professions
12.4%
Humanities
10.1%
Education
8.0%
Theology
7.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$50,755
Earnings (6 yr)
$47,544
Completion
68%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$21,325

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Northwestern-St Paul?

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an acceptance rate of 93.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 868 and 1271 on the SAT. The ACT range is 20–28.

How much does University of Northwestern-St Paul actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $26,696 per year, rising to $31,348 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.