University of Northwestern-St. Paul
Admissions

Interested in attending University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Northwestern-St. Paul, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.54
Average High School GPA
1147
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwestern - St. Paul accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,194 people applied and 1,097 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
556 / 593 (94%)
Men
541 / 601 (90%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Northwestern-St. Paul:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at University of Northwestern-St. Paul, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Northwestern-St. Paul by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Northwestern - St. Paul considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Talent/Ability

Not Considered

  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

3.54
Average High School GPA
1147
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Northwestern-St. Paul as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.54. 16% of freshmen who attended Northwestern - St. Paul were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 54% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
9%
3.75-3.99
43%
3.50-3.74
18%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
6%
2.50-2.99
7%
2.00-2.49
2%

Northwestern - St. Paul is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

35%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
493
Math Mean
574
75th Percentile
663
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
488
Verbal Mean
573
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
965
Composite Mean
1147
75th Percentile
1300

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Northwestern-St. Paul. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline

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