More selective than 14% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
4% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 35% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Northwestern-St Paul over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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University of Northwestern-St Paul SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, University of Northwestern-St Paul is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430 | 608 |
| SAT math | 438 | 663 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 868 | 1271 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Northwestern-St Paul admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | 430–608 | 438–663 | 20–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | 488–630 | 493–663 | 22–29 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is University of Northwestern-St Paul compared with other Minnesota colleges?
University of Northwestern-St Paul has the 31st-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | College of Saint Benedict | 92% | 77% | $26,640 |
| 28 | St Catherine University | 92% | 61% | $19,764 |
| 29 | Saint Mary's University of Minnesota | 93% | 66% | $11,704 |
| 30 | The College of Saint Scholastica | 93% | 71% | $27,846 |
| 31 | University of Northwestern-St Paul | 93% | 68% | $27,705 |
| 32 | Herzing University-Minneapolis | 94% | 47% | $16,670 |
| 33 | Saint Cloud State University | 95% | 40% | $13,529 |
| 34 | Metropolitan State University | 99% | 44% | $16,863 |
| 35 | Dunwoody College of Technology | 99% | 66% | $26,939 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Northwestern-St Paul
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Northwestern-St Paul admissions questions
What is the University of Northwestern-St Paul acceptance rate?
University of Northwestern-St Paul accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,097 of 1,194 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Northwestern-St Paul require the SAT or ACT?
University of Northwestern-St Paul considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 4% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 35% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?
The middle 50% of University of Northwestern-St Paul enrolled first-year students scored 868–1271 on the SAT and 20–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Northwestern-St Paul?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (364 of 1,097).
Is University of Northwestern-St Paul getting harder to get into?
University of Northwestern-St Paul accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Northwestern-St Paul overview