# University of Northwestern (MN): SAT Scores & Admissions Data Source: https://1600.now/college/university-of-northwestern-st-paul --- ## University of Northwestern-St Paul SAT scores and admissions Written by [Luke Finigan](https://1600.now/about) Saint Paul, MN · Private non-profit · Master's university SAT middle 50% (historical enrolled scores): 870–1270 · Range midpoint ~1070 Acceptance rate: 93% Enrollment: 1,442 ACT middle 50%: 20–28 The figures above are the stored federal Scorecard snapshot, imported April 25, 2026. Its fields can cover different reporting years. Current university profiles below can describe a different cohort or applicant group. ### How University of Northwestern (MN) compares - Its SAT rank in the stored federal dataset is #176 of 197 US colleges with published SAT ranges in this snapshot and #2 of 2 in MN. - Its 93% acceptance rate is more selective than 5% of the 197 colleges in the same ranked pool. - Median earnings 10 years after entry ($50,755) are $12,311 below the $63,066 median across that pool. National SAT rank: #176 of 197 SAT rank in MN: #2 of 2 More selective than: 5% of ranked colleges Earnings vs national median: −$12,311 ### What the numbers say about University of Northwestern (MN) - The reported middle 50% spans 400 points, from 870 to 1270. A planning score near or above 1310 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee. - The Scorecard snapshot reports a 93% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability. - Reported outcomes include a 68% completion rate and $50,755 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation. [Understand a 1070 SAT score](https://1600.now/sat-score/1070) [Plan for a 1300](https://1600.now/how-to-get-1300-sat) [Verify current admissions policy](https://www.unwsp.edu/) ### Tuition and outcomes Tuition (in-state): $37,920 Tuition (out-of-state): $37,920 Median earnings 10 years after entry: $50,755 4-year completion rate (150% time): 68% Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; our snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. [Read the methodology](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/files/InstitutionDataDocumentation.pdf). ### How your SAT score lines up The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between **870** and **1270**. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate. - **1310 SAT planning target:** Above the reported middle-50% range, not an admission guarantee. - **1270 SAT (reported 75th percentile):** At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range. - **1070 SAT (range midpoint):** Within the reported range; not a measured median. - **870 SAT (reported 25th percentile):** At the lower end of the reported middle-50% range. At or above 1270 Strong relative score At the upper end of the reported range. Consider submitting if the current policy accepts scores. 870–1260 Within the reported range Compare your exact position, section split, and the rest of your academic record. Below 870 Below the reported range Check the current testing policy before deciding whether to withhold the score or retake. [Compare to other colleges →](https://1600.now/what-sat-score-do-i-need) ### Colleges with similar SAT scores Ranked by proximity to University of Northwestern (MN)'s reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds. | College | Location | SAT middle 50% | Acceptance rate | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [University of Hawaii at Hilo](https://1600.now/college/university-of-hawaii-at-hilo) | Hilo, HI | 950–1180 | 61% | | [Flagler College](https://1600.now/college/flagler-college) | Saint Augustine, FL | 960–1190 | 81% | | [Grand Canyon University](https://1600.now/college/grand-canyon-university) | Phoenix, AZ | 1010–1110 | 79% | | [Georgia State University](https://1600.now/college/georgia-state-university) | Atlanta, GA | 940–1180 | 55% | | [Georgia Southern University](https://1600.now/college/georgia-southern-university) | Statesboro, GA | 990–1130 | 88% | | [University of Arkansas at Little Rock](https://1600.now/college/university-of-arkansas-at-little-rock) | Little Rock, AR | 960–1210 | 59% | ### Questions about University of Northwestern (MN) #### What SAT score do I need for University of Northwestern (MN)? University of Northwestern-St Paul's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 870–1270, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1310 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff. #### What is University of Northwestern (MN)'s acceptance rate? University of Northwestern-St Paul's historical College Scorecard snapshot reports approximately 93%. This is a past institution-wide applicant pool, not an individual admission probability. #### How much does it cost to attend University of Northwestern (MN)? Historical published tuition is approximately $37,920 per year (excludes room, board, fees). #### Is University of Northwestern (MN) test-optional? The College Scorecard does not record testing policy, and this page has not checked University of Northwestern-St Paul's current rule. Confirm whether it is test-optional, test-required, or test-blind on its admissions page before you apply. Official site: [www.unwsp.edu](https://www.unwsp.edu/)