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University of Northwestern-St Paul In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$36,830
Out-of-state tuition
$36,830
Average net price
$25,140
Attendance cost
$48,246
University of Northwestern-St Paul Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with University of Northwestern-St Paul.
Tuition
Per semester: $18,415
Annual: $36,830
Room and board
Per semester: $5,574
Annual: $11,148
Books and supplies
Per semester: $350
Annual: $700
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,792
Annual: $3,584
Attendance cost
Per semester: $24,123
Annual: $48,246
University of Northwestern-St Paul Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$147,320
Four-year attendance estimate
$192,984
Four-year average net price
$100,560
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
University of Northwestern-St Paul is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $36,830 and out-of-state tuition is $36,830. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists University of Northwestern-St Paul as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, University of Northwestern-St Paul reports $36,830 for out-of-state tuition and $36,830 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$11,148
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$8,220
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$700
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$3,584
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$48,246
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at University of Northwestern-St Paul pays approximately $25,140 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Minnesota average of $17,382 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
91.88%
SAT Average
1,244
ACT Range
22-29
University of Northwestern-St Paul Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 91.88%. This means approximately 919 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,495 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
91.88%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
In-state tuition
$36,830
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$36,830
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$48,246
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$25,140
State avg: $17,382. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
15.06%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
28.73%
Share using federal loans.
What Does University of Northwestern-St Paul Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$36,830
Room and board
$11,148
Books and supplies
$700
Other expenses
$3,584
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$48,246
Average net price
$25,140
Average aid coverage
48%
$23,106 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at University of Northwestern-St Paul pays approximately $25,140 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Minnesota average of $17,382 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is University of Northwestern-St Paul?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Minnesota and national averages.
University of Northwestern-St Paul net price
$25,140
Minnesota average
$17,382
National average
$17,506
University of Northwestern-St Paul Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $36,830 and average net price at $25,140. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$36,830
Current net price
$25,140
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
68.37%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$50,755
Undergraduates
1,495
10-Year Median Earnings - University of Northwestern-St Paul vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
University of Northwestern-St Paul graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends University of Northwestern-St Paul?
Undergraduates
1,495
Completion rate
68.37%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
15.06%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
28.73%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 15.06% of University of Northwestern-St Paul students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 28.73% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
15.06%
Federal loan rate
28.73%
Students with any loan
92.69%
Average net price
$25,140
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at University of Northwestern-St Paul
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use University of Northwestern-St Paul's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$17,750
Median completer debt
$21,325
Median monthly payment
$226
Federal loan rate
28.73%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open University of Northwestern-St Paul Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review University of Northwestern-St Paul's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use University of Northwestern-St Paul's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$22,112,282
Faculty salary field
$6,373
Tuition revenue per FTE
$15,653
Instructional spend per FTE
$8,491
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
University of Northwestern-St Paul lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus Location and Contact
University of Northwestern-St Paul is listed at 3003 Snelling Ave N, Saint Paul, MN 55113-1598. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Address
3003 Snelling Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55113-1598
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare University of Northwestern-St Paul with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 91.88%
- Tuition
- $36,830
- Net price
- $25,140
- 10-yr earnings
- $50,755
- Accept. rate
- 38.71%
- Tuition
- $3,257
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $79,652
- Accept. rate
- 90.48%
- Tuition
- $53,942
- Net price
- $27,018
- 10-yr earnings
- $76,786
- Accept. rate
- 22.28%
- Tuition
- $65,457
- Net price
- $27,320
- 10-yr earnings
- $75,525
- Accept. rate
- 71.83%
- Tuition
- $14,400
- Net price
- $12,785
- 10-yr earnings
- $69,020
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is University of Northwestern-St Paul tuition?
University of Northwestern-St Paul out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $36,830. In-state tuition is $36,830. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's average net price?
University of Northwestern-St Paul's average net price in the local dataset is $25,140. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all University of Northwestern-St Paul fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with University of Northwestern-St Paul.
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate?
University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 91.88%.
How much is University of Northwestern-St Paul tuition?
University of Northwestern-St Paul's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $36,830.
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's average net price?
University of Northwestern-St Paul's average net price in the local dataset is $25,140.
What does University of Northwestern-St Paul cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $21,812 for University of Northwestern-St Paul students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $50,755 for University of Northwestern-St Paul.
Is University of Northwestern-St Paul accredited?
University of Northwestern-St Paul's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend University of Northwestern-St Paul?
The local dataset lists 1,495 undergraduate students at University of Northwestern-St Paul.
What percentage of University of Northwestern-St Paul students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for University of Northwestern-St Paul in the local dataset is 15.06%.
What is the federal loan rate at University of Northwestern-St Paul?
The federal loan rate for University of Northwestern-St Paul in the local dataset is 28.73%.
Where should I verify University of Northwestern-St Paul data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with University of Northwestern-St Paul or the latest official federal education data.