Overview
Enrollment
Northwestern College, now known as University of Northwestern - St. Paul, is situated on a lakeside campus in Roseville, Minnesota, approximately 15 minutes from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. The private Christian liberal arts institution, founded in 1902 as Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School, operates from a wooded 107-acre campus along Lake Johanna. The university maintains its evangelical Christian mission while offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strengths in music, business, education, and biblical studies. Students are required to live on campus for their first two years, with housing provided in six residential halls, and the institution competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Eagles, participating in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Northwestern College is rated within the top 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Northwestern College within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#551 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#383 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#537 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#15 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 981/1293 |
| ACT | 22/29 |
| GPA | 3.58 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $700 |
| Other Fees | $860 |
| Room and Board | $11,148 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,584 |
| Total One Year Cost | $52,262 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 22% |
| Business | 18% |
| Education | 11% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Communication | 10% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174491 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern College.
Current students may use the Northwestern College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025