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#13 Best Christian colleges for engineering in AmericaUniversity of Northwestern-St. Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant
Real cost
Average price after aid $27,705 a year
Median debt at graduation: $21,325 (all students)
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The University of Northwestern – St. Paul in Minnesota holds daily chapel and a student-led praise chapel every Friday, and it requires regular chapel attendance of full-time traditional undergraduates. Every traditional bachelor's student takes Survey of the Old Testament and Survey of the New Testament, among other Bible and theology courses, and the university publishes a doctrinal statement. A 24-hour campus prayer room, dorm and commuter Bible studies and student spiritual formation roles are also listed.
Faith life at a glance
In the college’s own words
Source: unwsp.edu“Northwestern seeks to create an authentic Christian community by integrating faith and learning.”
Source: unwsp.edu“Every Friday, our students lift their voices in praise to God through a time of musical worship during a chapel dedicated to celebrating and adoring Jesus.”
Source: unwsp.edu“We desire to provide a variety of opportunities to deepen wisdom, character, and service development.”
Questions students ask
Do I have to go to chapel?
Regular chapel attendance is required of full-time traditional undergraduates, who are expected to earn 20 credits per quad.
Source: unwsp.eduWhat's a normal week?
Students have daily chapel, and every Friday a chapel is dedicated to musical worship.
Source: unwsp.eduWhere do I find community?
Students can join small groups and dorm or commuter Bible studies.
Source: unwsp.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Students can connect with local churches through the university's many opportunities, and study abroad and cross-cultural experiences are encouraged.
Source: unwsp.eduRankings
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In America
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.68%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.83%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,173 · ACT 24
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,516
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Worship and chapel
100 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel services during the week3 or more a week
Sources (1)
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Our daily chapel remains at the heart of a student’s SDC journey.”
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Regular attendance is required, with 20 Spiritual Development Credits per quad; discretionary absences are allowed (e3).)
Sources (1)
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“regular attendance is required of full-time traditional undergraduate students. Students are expected to earn 20 credits per quad.”
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Student-led praise chapel every Friday.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Every Friday, our students lift their voices in praise to God through a time of musical worship during a chapel dedicated to celebrating and adoring Jesus.”
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (The campus prayer room is open 24 hours a day.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“It is open 24 hours a day and offers a quiet space for individual reflection or corporate prayer.”
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Island Chapel and Nazareth Chapel are listed as campus chapels.)
Sources (1)
- Visit Us: Campus Locations | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/admissions/visit-us/location · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Island Chapel Location”
- Visit Us: Campus Locations | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/admissions/visit-us/location · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayerNot enough information: no verified chapel or worship times are recorded.
Bible and theology
96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students3 or more courses (Traditional bachelor's core requires BIB2005, BIB2008, Interpreting Scripture (BIA1015 or MIN2016) and one 4-credit theology course (BIB4360, BIB4365 or BIB4460). Counted at four distinct courses; the Bible Exposition elective is not counted.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Survey of the Old Testament (or BIB2827 Honors)”
“Survey of the New Testament (or BIB2826 Honors)”
“Interpreting Scripture (or BIA1827 Honors)”
“Systematic Theology (or BIB4825 Honors) or BIB4365”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsRequired of all students (The Survey of the Old Testament and Survey of the New Testament are both required of traditional bachelor's students.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Survey of the Old Testament (or BIB2827 Honors)”
“Survey of the New Testament (or BIB2826 Honors)”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (BIA1007 Christian Thinking & Living is required; the four T1 courses are not counted again.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Christian Thinking & Living (or BIA1826 Honors)”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The core curriculum is described as grounded in the truth of the Bible, with all core courses expected to address the key questions.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Grounding all intellectual inquiry in the truth of the Bible and God as the Ultimate Reality of the universe requires exploration of the”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (The Biblical & Theological Studies major is offered; secondary majors in Bible are also available.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Biblical & Theological Studies major is designed to provide in-depth study and preparation in Bible and related areas and subjects.”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A published statement of faithYes
Sources (1)
- Doctrinal Statement | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/about-us/christian-values/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Northwestern’s educational programs and media ministries are firmly founded upon definitely formulated and explicitly stated biblical doctrines as follows:”
- Doctrinal Statement | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/about-us/christian-values/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Christian community
Not enough information · 3 of 7 found
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few (Small groups and dorm or commuter Bible studies are listed.)
Sources (2)
- Living on Campus | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Here you can join small groups”
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Whether it be a dorm or commuter Bible study”
- Living on Campus | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Resident Discipleship Assistants are named; no page says each hall has a faith program.)
Sources (1)
- Living on Campus | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“be mentored by Resident Assistants and Resident Discipleship Assistants”
- Living on Campus | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Spiritual Development office is named as responsible for formation.)
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“We commit to your spiritual formation and growth by integrating spiritual development opportunities into your student experience.”
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or outreach officeYes (Project 29:7, run by the Student Experience team, curates and supports service projects, immersion and mission trips, and service-learning events.)
Sources (1)
- Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“By curating and supporting service projects, immersion and mission trips, and service-learning events”
- Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (Service development is one part of the Spiritual Development Credit.)
Sources (1)
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“We desire to provide a variety of opportunities to deepen wisdom, character, and service development.”
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Spring break service-learning trips are offered. The value is available rather than required.)
Sources (1)
- Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Spring break service-learning trips”
“By curating and supporting service projects, immersion and mission trips, and service-learning events”
- Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Opportunities with local churches are listed.)
Sources (1)
- Discover Churches at Northwestern | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/resources/churches · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The University of Northwestern provides many opportunities with local churches of all sizes.”
- Discover Churches at Northwestern | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/resources/churches · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students are encouraged to select experiences such as cultural and global engagement courses, study-abroad experiences, or cross-cultural opportunities”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (The Project 29:7 page states that its service is rooted in Jeremiah 29:7.)
Sources (1)
- Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Rooted in Jeremiah 29:7, we believe God calls us to seek the peace and prosperity of the places we live, study, and serve.”
- Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Strengths
- Daily chapel, with a student-led praise chapel every Friday.
Sources (2)
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Our daily chapel remains at the heart of a student’s SDC journey.”
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Every Friday, our students lift their voices in praise to God through a time of musical worship during a chapel dedicated to celebrating and adoring Jesus.”
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Traditional bachelor's students take the Survey of the Old Testament and Survey of the New Testament.
Sources (1)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Survey of the Old Testament (or BIB2827 Honors)”
“Survey of the New Testament (or BIB2826 Honors)”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A 24-hour campus prayer room.
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“It is open 24 hours a day and offers a quiet space for individual reflection or corporate prayer.”
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A Biblical & Theological Studies major and a published doctrinal statement.
Sources (2)
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Biblical & Theological Studies major is designed to provide in-depth study and preparation in Bible and related areas and subjects.”
- Doctrinal Statement | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/about-us/christian-values/doctrinal-statement · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Northwestern’s educational programs and media ministries are firmly founded upon definitely formulated and explicitly stated biblical doctrines as follows:”
- 2026-27 Undergraduate Catalog | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-27-UNWSP-Undergrad-Catalog.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
- Chapel attendance is required; students may take a set number of discretionary absences each quad.
Sources (1)
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“regular attendance is required of full-time traditional undergraduate students. Students are expected to earn 20 credits per quad.”
“Students are allowed numerous discretionary absences (approx. 2-3 per week) from chapel each quad.”
- Chapel & SDC Events | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development/chapel · verified Oct. 20, 2026
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Campus ministry home
Spiritual Development
- Address: 3003 Snelling Avenue North, St. Paul, MN 55113
- Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
- Facilities: Island Chapel, Nazareth Chapel, Billy Graham Community Life Commons (prayer room)
Source: unwsp.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, unwsp.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, unwsp.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026
Campus ministry
Sources (1)
- Spiritual Development | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/spiritual-development · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“We commit to your spiritual formation and growth by integrating spiritual development opportunities into your student experience.”
Christian clubs and student life
4 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus
Faith formation 1
- Campus prayer roomOn campusOpen 24 hours a dayQuiet space for individual reflection or corporate prayer in the Billy Graham Community Life Commons.
Clubs and groups 2
- Dorm and commuter Bible studiesOn campusBible studies organized as spiritual development events.
- Residence small groupsOn campusSmall groups that residence students can join.
Worship and prayer 1
- Praise ChapelOn campusFridaysStudent-led musical worship in a chapel dedicated to celebrating Jesus.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $51,325 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 3,173 |
|---|---|
| Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023 | Men 44% · Women 56% |
| First-generation students College Scorecard | 16% |
| First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023 | 26% |
| Total students | 3,262 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $27,705 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $51,325 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $21,325 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 68% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients College Scorecard, within 6 years | 64% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years | 58% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years | 76% |
| First-year retention | 83% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $50,755 |
| Admission rate | 93% |
| Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24 | No application fee |
| Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026 | About $1,405 a month for a one-bedroom |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 16% |
| Average SAT | 1173 |
|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 430–608 |
| SAT math | 438–663 |
| ACT composite | 20–28 |
| Test policy | Considered but not required |
Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Accounting | |
| Business administration | |
| Criminal justice | |
| Marketing | |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | |
| Broadcasting | |
| Secondary education | |
| Theology | |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | |
| Psychology | |
| Music | |
| Teacher education | |
| Design | |
| English |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Applied mathematics, Biochemistry, Biology, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Computer science, Data Processing, Engineering (general), Engineering-Related Fields, Finance, Fine arts, Graphic communications, Health administration, History, Human resources, Information science, Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies, Interdisciplinary studies, International business, Liberal arts, Management information systems, Management science, Mathematics, Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology, Pastoral counseling, Philosophy, Political science, Pre-health, Public relations, Romance languages, Social sciences, Teaching English as a second language, Theatre, Writing and rhetoric.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Business | |
| Health professions | |
| Education | |
| Theology and religious studies | |
| Psychology |
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 8% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 3% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $11,534 |
| Sports | NCAA Division III · Upper Midwest Athletic Conference |
| ROTC | Army · Air Force |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Undergraduates registered with the disability office | About 5%IPEDS, 2023–24 |
| Disability services | Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%College Scorecard, fall 2023 |
| Endowment per student | $9,179IPEDS, 2023, per student |
| Dorm space | For about 30% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus |
| Nearest airport with airline service | Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)About 11 miles away · about 30 minutes by car |
| Town population | 307,284Census, 2020–2024 |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | St. PaulAbout 7 miles away · about 20 minutes by car |
| Typical weather | 13°F in January · 72°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from U Of Mn St Paul, MN, about 3 miles away |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.00 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Christian churches nearby
No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.
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Questions families ask
- Is University of Northwestern-St. Paul a Christian college?
- Yes. University of Northwestern-St. Paul is a Christian college.
- What is University of Northwestern-St. Paul’s Compass Score?
- 83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Is University of Northwestern-St. Paul Compass Recommended?
- Yes. University of Northwestern-St. Paul meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.
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- IPEDS unit ID 174491
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
- Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Other Protestant
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