University of Northwestern-St Paul

Saint Paul, MN · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

870–1270

Median ~1070

Acceptance rate

93%

Enrollment

1,442

ACT middle 50%

20–28

How University of Northwestern (MN) compares

The ~1070 SAT midpoint ranks #141 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in MN.
Its 93% acceptance rate is more selective than 5% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool.
Median earnings 10 years after entry ($50,755) are $12,311 below the $63,066 median across that pool.

National SAT rank

#141 of 197

SAT rank in MN

#2 of 2

More selective than

5% of ranked colleges

Earnings vs national median

−$12,311

What the numbers say about University of Northwestern (MN)

The reported middle 50% spans 400 points, from 870 to 1270. A planning score near or above 1310 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 68% completion rate and $50,755 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1070 SAT score Plan for a 1300 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$37,920

Tuition (out-of-state)

$37,920

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$50,755

4-year completion rate (150% time)

68%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 870 and 1270. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1310 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1270 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1070 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
870 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

At or above 1270

Strong relative score

At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores.

870–1260

Within the reported range

Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record.

Below 870

Below the reported range

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Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to University of Northwestern (MN)'s reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

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College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
North Carolina A & T State University	Greensboro, NC	1020–1190	50%
Flagler College	Saint Augustine, FL	960–1190	81%
Houston Christian University	Houston, TX	990–1190	84%
Grand Canyon University	Phoenix, AZ	1010–1110	79%
Brevard College	Brevard, NC	870–1220	42%
Georgia State University	Atlanta, GA	940–1180	55%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for University of Northwestern (MN)?

University of Northwestern-St Paul's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 870–1270, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1310 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is University of Northwestern (MN)'s acceptance rate?

University of Northwestern-St Paul's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 93%.

How much does it cost to attend University of Northwestern (MN)?

Published tuition is approximately $37,920 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is University of Northwestern (MN) test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check University of Northwestern-St Paul's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.unwsp.edu