University of Northwestern-St Paul

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Northwestern College is a private college located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This Christian college was established in 1902 as the Northwestern Bible and Missionary Training School and is the only non-denominational private Christian college in Minnesota.

The North Central Association of Colleges and School accredits Northwestern College, which currently offers 55 bachelor

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Information Summary

Ranks 32nd in Minnesota and 1176th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 78.0
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $44,340
Admission Success rate N/A
ACT / SAT 75%ile scores 27 / 1248
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 26 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 77% / 13%
Enrollment Total (all students) 3,623

Admissions

Students applying for traditional undergraduate admission must first complete the admissions application and pay the non-refundable application fee. The fee is waived if students apply by early November. Two reference forms must be completed: church reference and academic reference. These forms can be found on Northwestern College

Financial Aid

Complete the FAFSA application as the first step of the admissions process. Students can begin submitting FAFSA forms in early January. Students should complete the Northwestern College Financial Aid Application between early January and early May. Aid is subject to available funding so students should submit the applications as early as possible. Students may qualify for scholarships, grants, loans, and discounted tuition.

Students may qualify for several types of scholarships, including freshman scholarships, endowed scholarships, academic tuition benefit, theatre arts scholarships, leadership scholarships, music scholarships, transfer scholarships, and Eagle Scholars Honors Scholarships at Northwestern College. Scholarships are bases on ACT or SAT scores and GPA. A few of the scholarships that students may qualify for are Presidential Scholarship ($10,000), Founders Scholarship ($3,000), Deans Scholarship ($8,500), and Faculty Scholarship ($7,000). Academic Tuition Benefit is for full-time continuing education students that maintain a certain GPA. The benefits range from $3,000 to $6,200 per year.

Tuition discounts are available to students with a parent working full-time as a missionary or a pastor. The Christian Work Discount offers a $1,500 discount. Another discount is offered to students who have parents that are alumni of Northwestern College. The discount is also $1,500. Students may receive both discounts if applicable.

Students may also qualify for one of many Northwestern College grant programs. This money is available to students and does not require repayment. A few of the grant programs include Minnesota State Grant, Northwestern College Grant, Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG), and Federal Pell Grants. The awards range from $200 to $9,059. The Northwestern College Minority Assistance Program offers a grant of up to 85% of college tuition for Minnesota minority students (at least 50 percent heritage of an ethnic group that is under-represented) with a financial need. The deadline to apply for this grant is early May.

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Ranks 1169th for the average student loan amount.
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Students

Northwestern University has 8 residential halls with apartment-style accommodations. The halls are fully furnished with kitchens or kitchenettes in each facility. A few of the halls on campus include Antioch Hall, Hartill Hall, KnuHa Hall, Knutson Hall, Moyer Hall, South Hall, Southeast Hall, and Snelling Terrace.

There are many student opportunities available on campus. These activities include skill-building and communication-related activities. Students do not need to be a communications major to participate in these opportunities, which include Five 16 Film Festival, Student Media (The Column, WVOE-FM 97.7), Theatre Arts, Speech/Forensics (dramatic interpretations, debates, and impromptu speaking), and Honor Society (Lambda Pi Eta).

Northwestern College also has a longstanding heritage of music in the community. The National Association of Schools of Music accredits the Music Department. College students can enjoy the nationally renowned ensembles, which include Jazz Band, Women

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Athletics

Northwestern College teams participate in the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (UMAC) and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II. Northwestern College is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association.

The eagles have 18 intercollegiate sports, which include men

Bibliography

  • Heitzman, Heidi. Northwestern College Albion: College Prowler, 2011. Print.
  • Northwestern College. 1 May 2011. Web. 1 May 2011.
  • Risjord, Norman K. The Popular History of Minnesota. St. Paul: Minnesota Historical Society Press, 2005. Print.

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