University of Northwestern-St. Paul

University of Northwestern-St. Paul is a private, religious school in a suburban setting in St. Paul, Minnesota. Northwestern was founded in 1902 and now enrolls around 3,506 students a year, including 3,363 undergrads. Northwestern provides housing for up to 1,024 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 68% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Northwestern! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Northwestern's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Northwestern students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Northwestern, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Northwestern has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Northwestern on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Northwestern on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Northwestern for Fall 2022 is August 1.

2021 Northwestern Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	92%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	82%
Average GPA	3.6
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	82%
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	9%
Tuition	$33,460

Is Northwestern a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Northwestern offers and if it could be the right college for you.

Northwestern Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into Northwestern. Northwestern admitted 92% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 1,080 applications received in 2021, 996 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Northwestern

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 84% of students who start at Northwestern return the next year. Around 71% of students who started at Northwestern earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Northwestern Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 93% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Northwestern grads have an average starting salary of $37,800 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Northwestern's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $19.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Northwestern spends about $7,810 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Northwestern

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Northwestern meets 71% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $23,590 a year.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $43,483 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Northwestern. Based on this information, how does Northwestern sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Northwestern a good school for you?

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Where is University of Northwestern-St. Paul Located?

Northwestern is located in the suburban setting of St. Paul, Minnesota, less than an hour from Minneapolis-St. Paul.

If you want to see Northwestern for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 35 to St. Paul, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Northwestern and St. Paul are like without leaving home.

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