University of Northwestern-St Paul

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,970

4.29% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$26,779

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.9%

1,194 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,262

57% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

66.8%

261 Graduates

About

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a higher education institution located in Ramsey County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Northwestern-St Paul were Biblical Studies (167 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (54 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees).

In 2023, 669 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Northwestern-St Paul. 62% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (554 degrees), 19.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul is $35,970, which is $11,395 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Northwestern-St Paul was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 603 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul is $35,970, which is $11,395 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $26,779.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending University of Northwestern-St Paul received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 29% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,970

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul was $35,970. The cost of tuition at University of Northwestern-St Paul is $11,395 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$26,779

2023 Value

4.18%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Northwestern-St Paul had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $26,779. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Northwestern-St Paul grew by 4.18%.

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

$9,042

Room and Board

$700

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Northwestern-St Paul was of $9,042 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 5.52% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $700. The cost of books and supplies increased by 40% 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

29%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at University of Northwestern-St Paul received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Northwestern-St Paul was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 603 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Northwestern-St Paul received 1,194 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 11.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,194 applicants, 1,097 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,262 students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2023. 4% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an overall enrollment yield of 33.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,097

Accepted Out of 1,194

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Northwestern-St Paul was 91.9% (1,097 admissions from 1,194 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 92.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 11.5%, while admissions declined by 12.1%.

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 (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

4% of enrolled first-time students at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2023 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 3,262 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Northwestern-St Paul is 1,858 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 57% 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 80.6% White, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.35% Two or More Races, 4.08% Black or African American, 3.37% Asian, 0.092% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0307% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.1%), followed by White Male (32.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40%), followed by White Female (33.3%) and Asian Male (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

57%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,262 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Northwestern-St Paul is 1,858 and the part-time enrollment is 1,404. This means that 57% of students enrolled at University of Northwestern-St Paul are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

84%

2023 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 84%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
2,628 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
180 enrolled students
Two or More Races
142 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Northwestern-St Paul is 80.6% White, 5.52% Hispanic or Latino, 4.35% Two or More Races, 4.08% Black or African American, 3.37% Asian, 0.092% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0307% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 40 students (1.23%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 161 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 (554 degrees awarded). There were 19.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Northwestern-St Paul is Biblical Studies (167 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (54 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (30 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (227 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), and Communications (31 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 (268,680 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (233,228 people), Postsecondary teachers (159,261 people), Secondary school teachers (151,253 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (136,015 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul in 2023 are Theology (227 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Communications (31 degrees), English (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Theology (227 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (10 degrees), Communications (31 degrees), English (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (484,861 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (301,275 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (150,456 people), Computer Systems Design (147,326 people), and Religious organizations (125,763 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 (2023)

Biblical Studies
167 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
54 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Northwestern-St Paul was Biblical Studies with 167 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

254

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

415

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 254 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northwestern-St Paul, which is 0.612 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (415).

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 2023, 70 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northwestern-St Paul in Biblical Studies, which is 0.722 times less than the 97 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 97 degrees were awarded to men at University of Northwestern-St Paul in Biblical Studies, which is 1.39 times more than the 70 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% 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, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (75.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Northwestern-St Paul is Female and White (75.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
554 degrees awarded
Black or African American
29 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Northwestern-St Paul is white (554 degrees awarded). There were 19.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (29 degrees).

1.49% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
347 degrees awarded
White Male
207 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Northwestern-St Paul is white female (347 degrees awarded). There were 1.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (207 degrees).

Operations

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an endowment valued at nearly $22.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.89M (13.1%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, University of Northwestern-St Paul had a total salary expenditure of 90.9M. University of Northwestern-St Paul employs 27 Professors, 26 Assistant professors and 13 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Northwestern-St Paul are Female Assistant professor (18), Male Professor (17), 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 53 employees, Management, with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Endowment

$22.1M

2023 Endowment

4.27%

growth from 2022

University of Northwestern-St Paul has an endowment valued at about $22.1M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Northwestern-St Paul grew 4.27% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.6M 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

$38.6M

2023 Salaries

2.95%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Northwestern-St Paul paid a median of $38.6M in salaries, which represents 42.4% of their overall expenditure ($90.9M) and a 2.95% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.66% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.125% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Northwestern-St Paul paid a total of $4.58M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 11.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Northwestern-St Paul were Professor with 27 employees, Assistant professor with 26 employees, and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2023, 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 53 employees, Management with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 44 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Northwestern-St Paul was Female Assistant professor with 18 employees, Male Professor with 17 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Northwestern-St Paul.

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