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.
Here is an overiew of some of University of Northwestern-St. Paul's admissions stats.
University of Northwestern-St. Paul 2023 | Admissions Statistics |
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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 |
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 | – |
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.
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.
It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.
University of Northwestern-St. Paul has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.
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.
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 |
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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.
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 | √ | – | – | – |
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%.
At University of Northwestern-St. Paul, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.
GPA | Percent of Students |
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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.
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.
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.
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
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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Admission Difficulty
How hard is it to get into Northwestern? Northwestern is a somewhat selective institution. The Northwestern acceptance rate is 93%. This means that the institution accepts 92 out of every 100 applicants.
First-Year Applications are Due
Transfer Applications are Due
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
Composite SAT Range
Math SAT Range
Reading SAT Range
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1300 and Above
1013 to 1300
1013 and Less
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.
Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)
At Northwestern, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 3.59. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.
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