University of Northwestern St Paul: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Northwestern St Paul is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 3,255 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1902 and is one of the 12 schools and colleges located in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

University of Northwestern St Paul is affiliated with Protestant Church.

Academic Offerings

University of Northwestern St Paul will give you the option to obtain a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
67
UNW deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 67 majors. The most popular concentrations are Theology and Religion, Nursing, Management, Business, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Northwestern St Paul is high at 81% (well above Minnesota average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
81%
Good
The graduation rate at UNW is average: 69%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Northwestern St Paul is pretty decent, 15:1. Learn more information regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are extremely high, about $34,500 per year. The additional fees at University of Northwestern St Paul not covered by tuition are roughly $900; this comes to $35,400 per academic year.

Read the details about UNW additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
93%
Easy
According to recent data, 1,349 applications were submitted and 1,248 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Northwestern St Paul in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
University of Northwestern St Paul provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at UNW, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
University of Northwestern St Paul provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 1,000 students, which provides a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: around $6,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at University of Northwestern St Paul. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, UNW seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Northwestern St Paul Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Northwestern St Paul
3003 Snelling Ave N
Saint Paul, Minnesota
55113-1598, USA
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