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University of Northwestern-St. Paul

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University of Northwestern-St. Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Other Protestant

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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

  • “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.”

    Source: unwsp.edu

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.edu
What's a normal week?

Students have daily chapel, and every Friday a chapel is dedicated to musical worship.

Source: unwsp.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can join small groups and dorm or commuter Bible studies.

Source: unwsp.edu
Can 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.edu

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Academic Excellence

B+Academic Excellence: B+ (grade B+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
69 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

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.

AWorship and chapel: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

100 of 100 points · 5 of 7 found

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Chapel services during the week3 or more a week
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      Daily chapel is at the center of the spiritual development credit program.
  • 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)
    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.”
      Regular chapel attendance is required of full-time traditional undergraduates, who must earn 20 credits per quad.
  • 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)
    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.”
      A student-led praise chapel is held every Friday.
  • 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)
    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.”
      The Billy Graham Community Life Commons prayer room is open 24 hours a day.
  • 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: 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)
    1. Visit Us: Campus Locations | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/admissions/visit-us/location · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Island Chapel Location”
      Island Chapel is one of the campus chapels.
  • 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.
ABible and theology: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

96 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • 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)
    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)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIB2005 Survey of the Old Testament.
      “Survey of the New Testament (or BIB2826 Honors)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIB2008 Survey of the New Testament.
      “Interpreting Scripture (or BIA1827 Honors)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires Interpreting Scripture (or MIN2016).
      “Systematic Theology (or BIB4825 Honors) or BIB4365”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires one of three theology courses (BIB4360, BIB4365 or BIB4460).
  • 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)
    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)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIB2005 Survey of the Old Testament.
      “Survey of the New Testament (or BIB2826 Honors)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIB2008 Survey of the New Testament.
  • 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)
    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)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIA1007 Christian Thinking & Living.
  • 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)
    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”
      The core curriculum is grounded in the truth of the Bible and organized around Christ.
  • 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)
    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.”
      A Biblical & Theological Studies major is offered.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    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:”
      The university publishes a doctrinal statement.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • 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: 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: 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)
    1. Living on Campus | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/living-on-campus · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Here you can join small groups”
      Small groups are available to residence students.
    2. 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”
      Dorm and commuter Bible studies are part of spiritual development events.
  • 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: 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)
    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”
      Residence students are mentored by Resident Assistants and Resident Discipleship Assistants.
  • 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: 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)
    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.”
      The Spiritual Development office is responsible for spiritual formation across student life.
CMissions and service: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Missions and service

68 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

  • 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)
    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 is a Student Experience initiative that curates service projects and trips.
  • 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)
    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.”
      Spiritual Development Credit includes service development.
  • 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)
    1. Project 29:7 | University of Northwestern, St. Paulunwsp.edu/student-life/project-297 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Spring break service-learning trips”
      Spring break service-learning trips are offered.
      “By curating and supporting service projects, immersion and mission trips, and service-learning events”
      Project 29:7 is a Student Experience initiative that curates service projects and trips.
  • 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)
    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.”
      The university provides opportunities with local churches.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome
    Sources (1)
    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”
      Students are encouraged to choose cross-cultural and global experiences.
  • 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)
    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.”
      Service is rooted in the Christian mission.

Strengths

  • Daily chapel, with a student-led praise chapel every Friday.
    Sources (2)
    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.”
      Daily chapel is at the center of the spiritual development credit program.
    2. 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.”
      A student-led praise chapel is held every Friday.
  • Traditional bachelor's students take the Survey of the Old Testament and Survey of the New Testament.
    Sources (1)
    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)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIB2005 Survey of the Old Testament.
      “Survey of the New Testament (or BIB2826 Honors)”
      The Traditional Undergraduate core requires BIB2008 Survey of the New Testament.
  • A 24-hour campus prayer room.
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      The Billy Graham Community Life Commons prayer room is open 24 hours a day.
  • A Biblical & Theological Studies major and a published doctrinal statement.
    Sources (2)
    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.”
      A Biblical & Theological Studies major is offered.
    2. 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:”
      The university publishes a doctrinal statement.

Concerns

  • Chapel attendance is required; students may take a set number of discretionary absences each quad.
    Sources (1)
    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.”
      Regular chapel attendance is required of full-time traditional undergraduates, who must earn 20 credits per quad.
      “Students are allowed numerous discretionary absences (approx. 2-3 per week) from chapel each quad.”
      Students may take a set number of discretionary chapel absences each quad.

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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)

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Source: unwsp.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, unwsp.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, unwsp.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  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.”
    The Spiritual Development office is responsible for spiritual formation across student life.

Christian clubs and student life

4 groups and regular activities · 4 on campus, 0 off campus

Faith formation 1

  • Campus prayer roomOn campus
    Open 24 hours a day
    Quiet space for individual reflection or corporate prayer in the Billy Graham Community Life Commons.
    unwsp.edu

Clubs and groups 2

  • Dorm and commuter Bible studiesOn campus
    Bible studies organized as spiritual development events.
    unwsp.edu
  • Residence small groupsOn campus
    Small groups that residence students can join.
    unwsp.edu

Worship and prayer 1

  • Praise ChapelOn campus
    Fridays
    Student-led musical worship in a chapel dedicated to celebrating Jesus.
    unwsp.edu

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 incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$26,696
$30,001–$48,000$23,884
$48,001–$75,000$21,689
$75,001–$110,000$25,267
Over $110,000$31,348

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 students3,262
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 retention83%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$50,755
Admission rate93%
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 grants16%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 868–1271ACT 20–28
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1173
SAT reading & writing430–608
SAT math438–663
ACT composite20–28
Test policyConsidered 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).

MajorMedian earnings
Nursing$78,661
Accounting$77,128
Business administration$68,086
Criminal justice$64,339
Marketing$63,653
Bible/Biblical Studies$51,761
Broadcasting$50,708
Secondary education$48,082
Theology$47,802
Kinesiology and exercise science$46,885
Psychology$46,555
Music$46,177
Teacher education$45,195
Design$44,628
English$38,522

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).

FieldShare of degrees
Business16%
Health professions14%
Education9%
Theology and religious studies8%
Psychology8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingSuburb
Part-time undergraduates8%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older3%
On-campus room and board (per year)$11,534
SportsNCAA Division III · Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
ROTCArmy · Air Force
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member16 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 5%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time100%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$9,179IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 30% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceMinneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field (MSP)About 11 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population307,284Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreSt. PaulAbout 7 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Typical weather13°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.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape0.000.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault0.000.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

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.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Christian churches nearby

Map of University of Northwestern-St. Paul, its Christian center and nearby Christian churches0.25 miSpiritual Development: 0.2 miUniversity of Northwestern-St. Paul (campus)N0.1 mi
CampusChristian centerOpen a street map ›

No Christian churches are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 3 miles. The map may be incomplete; check a local church directory.

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the church.

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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