University of Northwestern-St. Paul
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How strong are the academics at University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

15:1
Student to faculty ratio
60%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Northwestern - St. Paul has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

University of Northwestern-St. Paul has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Northwestern - St. Paul's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Northwestern-St. Paul:

84%
First-year retention rate
60%
4-year grad rate
67%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Northwestern-St. Paul's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Psychology, General
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Computer Science
8.4
17.52
26.64
35.76
44.88
54

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 16
  • Biochemistry 3
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 29
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11
  • Accounting 7
  • Finance, General 6
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 1
  • Office Management and Supervision 0
  • Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 0
  • Management Information Systems, General 0
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 0
Communication
  • Radio and Television 15
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 8
  • Public Relations/Image Management 7
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
  • Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects 10
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 16
  • Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician 8
  • Information Science/Studies 4
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 13
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 4
  • Music Teacher Education 4
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 4
  • Social Studies Teacher Education 3
  • Health Teacher Education 3
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Art Teacher Education 1
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 0
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 0
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education 0
Engineering
  • Engineering, General 12
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering/Industrial Management 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 14
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 54
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 13
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0
History
  • History, General 2
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 6
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 3
  • Mathematics, General 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 10
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 15
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 19
  • Health/Medical Psychology 2
Social Sciences
  • Political Economy 1
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 12
  • Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 7
  • Missions/Missionary Studies 5
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 4
  • Youth Ministry 2
  • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 9
  • Graphic Design 8
  • Music Performance, General 5
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 4
  • Music, General 4
  • Music Theory and Composition 1

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