At a Glance
Get a quick glimpse of the basic facts about Northwestern, including our location, demographics, and financial aid.
Academics
One of the best Minnesota Christian universities with undergraduate, PSEO and Early College, graduate, and adult undergraduate degree programs.
- More than 50 areas of undergraduate study
- Five master’s degree programs
- Five graduate certificates
- One undergraduate certificate
- Four associates degree programs
- Average undergraduate class size of 22
- 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio
Admission
Prospective students who demonstrate potential to positively influence University of Northwestern’s community through character, depth, abilities, or background will be shown preference in the admission process.
- Average GPA: 3.59
- Average ACT score: 24
- Average SAT score: 1220
Athletics
Northwestern Eagles are part of NCAA-Division III, 16 varsity sports as well as intramural sports offered throughout the year.
UNW athletes are recognized for their high standards on and off the field, over 100 student athletes earned Upper Midwest Athletic Conference awards and 106 UNW Eagle teams have made national tournament appearances.
Campus
- Located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul suburbs of Roseville and Arden Hills, Minnesota, just minutes from two major downtown areas
- 106-acre campus on beautiful Lake Johanna
- In its current location since 1972, the original campus—founded in 1902 by Dr. William B. Riley, pastor and well-known evangelist—was in the Loring Park area of Minneapolis
Clubs
More than 30 clubs are offered for student engagement each year in areas including recreational, relational, educational, spiritual, vocational, and opportunities for witness/service.
Annual Undergraduate Expenses
- Tuition: $37,996 (2025–26)
- Average cost of campus housing: $6,900
- Average cost of a first-year meal plan: $5,004
Financial Aid
99% of Northwestern traditional undergraduate students receive some type of financial aid.
FAFSA
FAFSA code: 002371
The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be completed after October 1 in the year prior to your first college term. The online application allows parents to use the IRS Data Retrieval tool imbedded within the FAFSA to make the transfer of tax information quick and automatic.
Priority is given to students who apply before May 1. For more information, contact the Financial Aid Office at 866-853-2455.
Students
3,234 Total Students (Fall 2024)
1,358 Traditional Undergraduate Students (Fall 2024)
1,722 Dual Enrollment Students (Fall 2024)
Geographical distribution of undergraduates
Top 10 states (Fall 2024):
2,784 — Minnesota (84%)
152 — Wisconsin
36 — Iowa
25 — Illinois
25 — South Dakota
17 — Florida
14 — Colorado
12 — North Dakota
11 — Arizona
9 — Texas
