At a Glance

Get a quick glimpse of the basic facts about Northwestern, including our location, demographics, and financial aid.

Academics

Northwestern offers 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

Programs

Top majors for the incoming fall 2026 class include:

Nursing
Business Administration
Elementary Education
Kinesiology
Engineering/Marketing (tie)

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 (Unweighted): 3.62
Average ACT score: 24
Average SAT score: 1262
Average CLT score: 87

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, with 372 All-Americans, 12 National Championships, 238 National Tournament Appearances, and 236 Regular Season and Tournament Campionships.

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: $38,750 (2026–27)
First Year Campus Housing: $7,108
First Year Meal Plan: $5,108

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.