University of Northwestern-St Paul
University of Northwestern-St Paul is one of the thirty-four private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in a suburb, in Saint Paul.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,521 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 405 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 336 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 83%). Every year 62% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Northwestern (MN)'s in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $30,260, and fees were $534. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $30,260 and $534 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
Number of Students3,521 |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation Other Protestant |
Level4-year |
TypePrivate |
Business ModelNot-for-profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate83% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
Number of Graduates | ||
---|---|---|
Degree type | Men | Women |
Bachelor's degree | 5 | 42 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1978 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
93%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 970 to 1235 |
ACT | 21 to 27 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
Recommendations Required |
Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $25 |
Graduates | $50 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $1,290/credit | |
In State Students | $1,290/credit | |
Out of State Students | $1,290/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $490/credit | |
In State Students | $490/credit | |
Out of State Students | $490/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $58,050 | $58,050 | $58,050 |
ADN | 70 | $90,300 | $90,300 | $90,300 |
BSN | 125 | $161,250 | $161,250 | $161,250 |
FNP | 50 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $24,500 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of University of Northwestern-St Paul's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 29% | $4,138 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $2,214 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 37% | $5,279 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $13,857 |
Federal Student Loans | 68% | $6,539 |
Private Loans | 8% | $16,804 |
$24,516
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$17,620 |
$30,001 to $48,000$20,706 |
$48,001 to $75,000$20,531 |
$75,001 to $110,000$22,550 |
Over $110,000$28,181 |
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Student Population
3,328
Undergrads
193
Graduates
2,108
Women
1,413
Men
58%
Full-time
42%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
83% |
Hispanic |
4% |
Two or more races |
4% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Asian |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.