University of Northwestern-St Paul
Saint Paul, MN · Highest award: Graduate degree
Read the years, not just the numbers
Each figure below is labelled with the period it covers, because they are not all from the same year. Tuition is Academic year 2024-25, while the earnings figure describes students who entered Entering cohort AY2009-10 / 2010-11, measured in 2022 dollars. They are historical facts about this institution, not a quote for you.
What it actually costs
Net price is what students paid after grant and scholarship aid — usually far below the sticker price.
Average net price by family income
Academic year 2023-24
| $0–30,000 | 26,696 | |
|---|---|---|
| $30,001–48,000 | 23,884 | |
| $48,001–75,000 | 21,689 | |
| $75,001–110,000 | 25,267 | |
| $110,001+ | 31,348 |
Figures are U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard data for Academic year 2023-24, published by the U.S. federal government. They are historical reference values, not a quote, and not an offer. Your actual cost will depend on your own circumstances.
Outcomes
Historical results for students who attended. They do not predict your own.
Compared with a high-school graduate
Students here earned a median of $50,755 ten years after entering, against a national benchmark for high-school graduates of $36,082. That benchmark is 2023 ACS 5-year pooled, 2024 dollars.
Admissions and size
Many institutions do not report these — “Not reported” is not a zero.
Student body
Fall 2024
| White | 78% | |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 7% | |
| Black | 5% | |
| Asian | 4% | |
| Two or more races | 5% | |
| Nonresident / international | 1% |
Other Four-year institutions in MN
| Institution | Net price | Grad rate | Earnings (10 yr) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academy College | Not reported | 36.0% | $48,300 |
| Adler Graduate School | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| American Academy of Health and Wellness | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Augsburg University | Not reported | 51.7% | $58,829 |
| Bemidji State University | $15,261 | 47.9% | $53,755 |
| Bethany Global University | Not reported | 56.3% | Not reported |
| Bethany Lutheran College | Not reported | 54.9% | $46,110 |
| Bethel University | Not reported | 71.4% | $63,764 |
| Bethlehem College & Seminary | Not reported | 69.6% | Not reported |
| Capella University | Not reported | 20.0% | $42,189 |
| Carleton College | Not reported | 89.6% | $75,525 |
| College of Saint Benedict | Not reported | 77.1% | $63,260 |
Earnings by field of study
Four years after graduation, by programme. Compare each against the national median for that field.
| Programme | Median earnings (4 yr) | National median | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $94,858 | $103,485 | Not reported |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $78,661 | $88,910 | $31,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $77,128 | $76,194 | $25,874 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $68,086 | $68,257 | $21,895 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $64,339 | $55,378 | Not reported |
| Marketing. | $63,653 | $69,303 | $19,056 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $60,095 | $61,300 | Not reported |
| Bible/Biblical Studies. | $51,761 | $44,533 | $24,500 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $50,708 | $50,497 | $24,013 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | $48,082 | $51,389 | $27,000 |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | $47,802 | $44,535 | $22,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $46,885 | $54,562 | $23,562 |
| Psychology, General. | $46,555 | $50,706 | $24,749 |
| Music. | $46,177 | $42,892 | Not reported |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $45,195 | $47,382 | $25,250 |
| Design and Applied Arts. | $44,628 | $51,490 | Not reported |
| English Language and Literature, General. | $38,522 | $48,590 | Not reported |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Not reported | $53,072 | Not reported |
| Biology, General. | Not reported | $57,214 | $23,875 |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Not reported | $65,466 | Not reported |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (release 2026-06-10) — https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/ · Data last updated 2026-06-10