University of Northwestern-St Paul Acceptance Rate
Saint Paul, Minnesota · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,194
- Admitted
- 1,097
- Yield
- 33.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate has risen from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 91.9% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,356 to 1,194 (-12%) over that period.
Its 91.9% rate makes University of Northwestern-St Paul more selective than about 16% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 15%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (93.8% for women vs 90% for men, a 3.8-point gap). University of Northwestern-St Paul has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 33.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,356 | 943 | 69.5% | 439 |
| 2015–16 | 1,338 | 1,161 | 86.8% | 446 |
| 2016–17 | 1,300 | 1,130 | 86.9% | 436 |
| 2017–18 | 1,213 | 1,133 | 93.4% | 405 |
| 2018–19 | 1,097 | 1,016 | 92.6% | 415 |
| 2019–20 | 1,243 | 1,141 | 91.8% | 410 |
| 2020–21 | 1,080 | 996 | 92.2% | 369 |
| 2021–22 | 1,415 | 1,165 | 82.3% | 396 |
| 2022–23 | 1,349 | 1,248 | 92.5% | 398 |
| 2023–24 | 1,194 | 1,097 | 91.9% | 364 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 593 | 556 | 93.8% |
| Men | 601 | 541 | 90% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 488–630 | 4% |
| SAT Math | 493–663 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–29 | 35% |
How University of Northwestern compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate?
University of Northwestern-St Paul's acceptance rate is 91.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,097 admitted of 1,194 applicants).
Is University of Northwestern-St Paul test optional?
University of Northwestern-St Paul is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to University of Northwestern-St Paul?
University of Northwestern-St Paul received 1,194 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,097.
What SAT score do you need for University of Northwestern-St Paul?
Admitted students at University of Northwestern-St Paul typically scored 488–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 493–663 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is University of Northwestern-St Paul getting harder to get into?
University of Northwestern-St Paul has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 69.5% in 2014–15 to 91.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.unwsp.edu/.