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University of Northwestern-St Paul

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Minneapolis, MN metro with 3,173 students and a 93% acceptance rate.

Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 3,173 students

NCAA Division III · Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Admission rate

93%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,173

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–29

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$27,705

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

68%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$50,755

10 years after entry

Students

3,173

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$26,696
$30,001–48,000$23,884
$48,001–75,000$21,689
$75,001–110,000$25,267
Over $110,000$31,348

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse47
Psychology33
Business Administration and Management27
Biology/Biological Sciences20
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other19
Engineering18
Marketing/Marketing Management16
Accounting15
Show the other 41 majors
Computer Science14
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies13
Exercise Science and Kinesiology13
Pre-Nursing Studies12
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts12
Radio and Television12
English Language and Literature11
Finance11
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management8
Graphic Design8
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other7
Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies7
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects6
Elementary Education and Teaching6
Music Performance6
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5
English/Language Arts Teacher Education5
Political Economy5
Spanish Language and Literature4
Social Studies Teacher Education4
Music Teacher Education4
Mathematics Teacher Education4
Information Science/Studies4
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician4
Public Relations/Image Management4
Missions/Missionary Studies4
Bible/Biblical Studies4
Applied Mathematics4
History3
Fine/Studio Arts3
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor3
Health Teacher Education3
Art Teacher Education3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other3
Early Childhood Education and Teaching3
Youth Ministry2
Music2
Music Theory and Composition1
Health/Medical Psychology1
Philosophy1
Biochemistry1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI

3,757,952 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Nearest hub airport

Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 16.7 of 20

Elevation

920 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

6°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

40.4 in

Days at 90°F or higher

10 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,450 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size