University of Northwestern-St. Paul

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Northwestern-St. Paul. The acceptance rate at University of Northwestern-St. Paul is 93%. Out of 1,349 applications received in 2023, 1,248 students were offered admission.

If you are thinking about applying to University of Northwestern-St. Paul, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the fee for the application is $25.

University of Northwestern-St. Paul Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Northwestern-St. Paul's admissions stats.

University of Northwestern-St. Paul 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	30%
Mean SAT Score	1147
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	5%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	55%
Waitlist	No

University of Northwestern-St. Paul Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	–

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Want to Apply Early to University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

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University of Northwestern-St. Paul does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. University of Northwestern-St. Paul will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply to college early to help their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of admission, since it is a way to show your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Northwestern-St. Paul Admissions

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Is University of Northwestern-St. Paul Difficult To Get Into?

It is moderately difficult to get into Northwestern. Northwestern evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Northwestern accepted 93% of all applicants, around 1,248 from 1,349 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Northwestern, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to University of Northwestern-St. Paul

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Northwestern-St. Paul

University of Northwestern-St. Paul has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are given the most weight when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Curious about the factors that are considered by University of Northwestern-St. Paul during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Northwestern-St. Paul for more information on admission factors.

University of Northwestern-St. Paul 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to University of Northwestern-St. Paul, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with University of Northwestern-St. Paul's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Interview	–	–	√	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	2.03	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	2	–	–	–
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√	–	–	–
Other Requirements	√	–	–	lifestyle agreement, statement of Christian faith
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

Students admitted to University of Northwestern-St. Paul have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 34% submitted a class rank. At University of Northwestern-St. Paul 30% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 54% were in the top 25% and 81% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Northwestern-St. Paul, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	8%
3.75 and 3.99	42%
3.50 and 3.74	21%
3.25 and 3.49	9%
3.00 and 3.24	8%
2.50 and 2.9	4%
2.00 and 2.49	4%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Northwestern-St. Paul directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Northwestern-St. Paul is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 5% of University of Northwestern-St. Paul's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 55% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

To be competitive with other University of Northwestern-St. Paul applicants, you should aim to score between 1013 and 1300 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Northwestern-St. Paul 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1300 and 25% of scored lower than 1013, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Northwestern-St. Paul student is 1147.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Northwestern-St. Paul students scored 663 or higher and 75% of students scored 533 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Northwestern-St. Paul students scored 648 or higher, and 75% scored a 533 or higher.

To be most competitive at University of Northwestern-St. Paul, you should strive to earn between 21 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Northwestern-St. Paul's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 21 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Northwestern-St. Paul students. Only one out of every four students scored below 21.

More Information on Transferring to University of Northwestern-St. Paul

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is August 1.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Northwestern-St. Paul during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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University of Northwestern-St. Paul Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Northwestern-St. Paul.

Does University of Northwestern-St. Paul accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Northwestern-St. Paul accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Northwestern-St. Paul accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Northwestern-St. Paul accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Northwestern-St. Paul accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

❌ No, University of Northwestern-St. Paul is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Northwestern-St. Paul's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Northwestern-St. Paul is 93%.

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

❌ University of Northwestern-St. Paul does not offer early decision.

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