St. Paul,
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About Northwestern
University of Northwestern-St. Paul is a private, religious university in the suburb of St. Paul, Minnesota. Northwestern was founded in 1902. The university enrolls around 3,253 students per year, including 3,172 undergraduates.
Northwestern Acceptance Rate
It is moderately difficult to get into Northwestern. Around 93% of applicants get into Northwestern each year. In 2022, 1,248 out of 1,349 total applicants were accepted.
| University of Northwestern-St. Paul Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 93% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA Offered but % not available |
| Average GPA | 3.6 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 5% |
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University of Northwestern-St. Paul is located in the town of St. Paul, Minnesota, near Minneapolis-St. Paul.
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College Info
Northwestern Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 1
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Northwestern is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Northwestern is Aug 1.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Northwestern SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1013 - 1300
Math SAT Range
483 - 663
Reading SAT Range
533 - 648
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1300 and Above
Good
1013 to 1300
Avg
1013 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Northwestern students is 1147. Applicants with SAT scores of 1300 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Northwestern, while applicants with SAT scores between 1013 to 1300 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1013 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Northwestern.
Northwestern Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$49,112
In State$49,112
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$35,970
$35,970
Fees
$860
$860
Housing
$12,282
$12,282
Books
Unknown
Unknown
Student Life
Wondering what life at Northwestern is like? There are approximately 3,253 students enrolled at Northwestern, including 3,172 undergraduate students and 81 graduate students. 59% percent of students attend school full-time, 79% percent are from MN and 21% percent of students are from other states.
59%
Full Time40%
Part Time79%
In State21%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
3,253
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
93%
Tuition and Fees
In State
$36,830
Out-of-State
$36,830
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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