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Located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Northwestern College is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Other Protestant faith. In the most recent statistical year 1,243 prospective students applied, and 1,141 were granted admission. Of those admitted 410 enrolled in the school. 2,109 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,514 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $31,580 plus fees of $630. Northwestern College is ranked 522 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Northwestern College is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northwestern College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#522 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#363 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#13 in Best Private Colleges in Minnesota
#446 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1330 |
| ACT | 21/28 |
| GPA | 3.51 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $500 |
| Other Fees | $630 |
| Room and Board | $9,660 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,060 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,430 |
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.