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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.

37
%
Acceptance rate
3.58
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline

Admission Rates

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

37%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Northwestern - St. Paul accepted 37% of applicants. We classify this as selective.

In the most recent year, 1,914 people applied and 764 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
709 / 1044 (68%)
Men
55 / 870 (6%)

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%
84.0
68.0
52.0
36.0
20.0
2024
2025
2026

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

38%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 38% ended up enrolling at University of Northwestern-St. Paul, making their yield rate High. 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?

3.58
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Northwestern-St. Paul as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.58. 38% of freshmen who attended Northwestern - St. Paul were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 58% 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
6%
3.75-3.99
40%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
6%
2.00-2.49
2%

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

4%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

35%

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
September 1
Application notification
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