University of Northwestern-St. Paul
University of Northwestern (UNW) is a Christ-centered liberal arts university located in the heart of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Since 1902, students have come to Northwestern to learn and develop as leaders through Christ-centered, academically excellent education.
Top-rated Midwestern Christian liberal arts university with undergraduate, PSEO and Early College, graduate, and adult undergraduate degree programs.
- More than 75 areas of undergraduate study
- Average undergraduate class size of 22
- 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Accepts first-year applicationsMidwestPrivateSuburbanMedium (2,001 to 14,999)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- Religious Affiliation
- Study Abroad
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Enrollment Steps:
- Complete your application
- Submit official transcript(s)
- High school transcript*
- College transcript (any college attended)*
- ACT, SAT, or CLT scores are optional.
- Codes: ACT 2138 or SAT 6489
*When requesting delivery of official transcripts, please request that your institution mail your materials to the following address, or email them to admissions@unwsp.edu.
Admissions Office
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113
Application Deadlines:
- Spring 2026 Term - Application Deadline December 13, 2025
- Fall 2026 Term - Application Deadline July 30, 2026
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Additional information
Scholarships are available for each type of student. Freshmen scholarships are based on the student's unweighted high school GPA and scores received on the ACT, SAT, and/or CLT exams.
To view more information on scholarships, view our website.
To view more information on scholarships, view our website.
Visit us
We recognize that every student has different questions and needs regarding their college decision. This is your opportunity to ask those questions, engage with students and staff, and experience the beauty of campus. We hope that by the end of your visit, you leave feeling supported in your decision-making process. Maybe you’ll even see yourself as a Northwestern Eagle!
You can view all of your visit options on our website.
You can view all of your visit options on our website.
Northwestern has given me an opportunity for hands on application while leading me to a Christian community that has helped me to grow in my faith while preparing me for my career!