University of Northwestern-St Paul

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$36,980

2.81% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$29,117

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

93.5%

1,301 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,234

56.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

67.6%

278 Graduates

About

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Northwestern-St Paul were Biblical Studies (139 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (47 degrees), and General Psychology (38 degrees).

In 2024, 683 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Northwestern-St Paul. 61.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (566 degrees), 18.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul is $36,980, which is $12,980 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul is $36,980, which is $12,980 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $29,117.

In 2024, 46% of undergraduate students attending University of Northwestern-St Paul received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 27% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$36,980

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul was $36,980. The cost of tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul is $12,980 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$29,117

2024 Value

8.73%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Northwestern-St Paul had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $29,117. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Northwestern-St Paul grew by 8.73%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,684

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Northwestern-St Paul was of $9,684 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

27%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at University of Northwestern-St Paul received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 46% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Northwestern-St Paul received 1,301 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 8.96% annual growth. Out of those 1,301 applicants, 1,216 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 93.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,234 students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2024. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an overall enrollment yield of 30.9%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

93.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,216

Accepted Out of 1,301

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Northwestern-St Paul was 93.5% (1,216 admissions from 1,301 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 91.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 8.96%, while admissions grew by 10.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Northwestern-St Paul had a total enrollment of 3,234 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Northwestern-St Paul is 1,821 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,413. This means that 56.3% of students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Northwestern-St Paul, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.9% White, 4.67% Hispanic or Latino, 4.45% Two or More Races, 3.96% Black or African American, 3.09% Asian, and 0.0309% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.4%), followed by White Male (33.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.12%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (51.7%), followed by White Female (31%) and Asian Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,234 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Northwestern-St Paul is 1,821 and the part-time enrollment is 1,413. This means that 56.3% of students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

83%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Northwestern-St Paul was 83%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Northwestern-St Paul had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Northwestern-St Paul (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
2,617 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
151 enrolled students
Two or More Races
144 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Northwestern-St Paul is 80.9% White, 4.67% Hispanic or Latino, 4.45% Two or More Races, 3.96% Black or African American, 3.09% Asian, and 0.0309% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 75 students (2.32%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 155 more women than men received degrees from University of Northwestern-St Paul. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Northwestern-St Paul is white (566 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Northwestern-St Paul is Biblical Studies (139 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (47 degrees) and General Psychology (38 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Northwestern-St Paul, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (201 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Other managers (246,926 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (183,564 people), Marketing managers (118,823 people), Graphic designers (114,321 people), and Secondary school teachers (110,920 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2024 are Theology (201 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), and Communications (24 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Physicians, Gaming services workers, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Theology (201 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (7 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (21 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees), and Communications (24 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Elementary & secondary schools (462,908 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (310,725 people), Computer Systems Design (223,576 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (193,085 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (136,956 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Northwestern-St Paul.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
48 degrees awarded
Computer Science
1 degrees awarded
General Psychology
1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at University of Northwestern-St Paul was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 48 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at University of Northwestern-St Paul according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

264

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

419

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 264 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northwestern-St Paul, which is 0.63 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (419).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 59 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northwestern-St Paul in Biblical Studies, which is 0.738 times less than the 80 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 80 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northwestern-St Paul in Biblical Studies, which is 1.36 times more than the 59 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

70%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 62% of students graduating from University of Northwestern-St Paul completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 70% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 70% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
566 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Northwestern-St Paul is white (566 degrees awarded). There were 18.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

0.878% of degree recipients (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
507 degrees awarded
White Female
483 degrees awarded
White Female
423 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Northwestern-St Paul is white female (507 degrees awarded). There were 1.05 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (483 degrees).

Operations

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an endowment valued at nearly $26M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.08M (15.7%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Northwestern-St Paul had a total salary expenditure of 94.7M. University of Northwestern-St Paul employs 27 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Female Assistant professor (19), Male Professor (15), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northwestern-St Paul are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 45 employees, Management, with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

Endowment

$26M

2024 Endowment

17.7%

growth from 2023

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an endowment valued at about $26M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Northwestern-St Paul grew 17.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $19.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Northwestern-St Paul (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$38.8M

2024 Salaries

0.513%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Northwestern-St Paul paid a median of $38.8M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($94.7M) and a 0.513% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.95% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.66% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.49M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Northwestern-St Paul paid a total of $4.49M to 68 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Northwestern-St Paul were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 45 employees, Management with 42 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees.

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