Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002371
- Phone: (218) 793-2800
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
91.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,880Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Northwestern College – St Paul
Also known as Northwestern
1101 Hwy One East, Thief River Falls, MN
Northwestern College (MN) is a nonprofit private institution located in Saint Paul, MN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Protestant (Other) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 3,100 students are enrolled per year at Northwestern College (MN).
Students may choose from many areas of study, including:
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- History
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Northwestern College (MN). Scores between 21 - 27 on the ACT or 995 - 1273 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. Northwestern College (MN) has an acceptance rate of 75% of which only 48% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available for students and costs around $5,100 per year. Northwestern College (MN) may offer financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.
The mascot for Northwestern College is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at www.unwsp.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Northwestern accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Northwestern College – St Paul has a total student population of about 3,600. The student body is made up of 95% undergraduate students and 12% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $35,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- For part-time students, charges are between $1,400-$1,600 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $18,708 |
Receiving Student Loans | 67% | $9,096 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwestern College – St Paul may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- * Accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation (since 1986)
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2015)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2015)
Intercollegiate Athletics
Northwestern College – St Paul is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Football (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Northwestern College – St Paul by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, M)
- Accounting (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- Information Systems (B)
- International Business (B)
Communication Technology
- Animation (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Public Relations (B)
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
History
- History (B)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Human Services (M)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (B)
Theology and Religious Vocations
- Theology (M)
- Ministry (M)
- Youth Ministry (B)
- Missionary Studies (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Northwestern College – St Paul.
- Bethel University in Mankato, MN (1 miles away)
- Hamline University in Saint Peter, MN (5 miles away)
- Augsburg College in Coon Rapids, MN (6 miles away)
- Concordia University - Saint Paul in Moorhead, MN (6 miles away)
- North Central University in Bloomington, MN (7 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Browse through our complete list of colleges in Minnesota
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Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002371
- Phone: (218) 793-2800
- School Homepage