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University of Northwestern - St. Paul

University of Northwestern - St. Paul
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113-1598

Official telephone: (651) 631-5100
Toll-free telephone: (800) 692-4020
Fax number: (651) 631-5124
Website: www.unwsp.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016
STUDENT PROFILE
Total undergraduates: 3,222
Full-time undergraduates: 1,931
Part-time undergraduates: 1,291
Total graduate students: 205
Full-time graduate students: 7
Part-time graduate students: 198
Average age of full-time undergraduates: 19
U.S. region where majority of students come from: Midwest
Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: 25%
First-year student enrollment breakdown:
3.0% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
0.9% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
5.8% Hispanic/Latino
86.4% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.7% Nonresident Alien
0.2% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown
Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown:
0.1% American Indian or Alaskan Native
3.8% Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.0% Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
3.6% Hispanic/Latino
0.1% Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
85.3% White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2.7% Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino
0.7% Nonresident Alien
0.7% Race and/or Ethnicity unknown

CAMPUS ENVIRONMENT
Campus size: 107 acres
City or town school is located in: St. Paul, MN
Population of city/town: 294,873
Online campus map: https://www.unwsp.edu/
web/about/maps-directions

LIVING ON CAMPUS
Institution offers housing: yes
Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: yes
Housing types (% in housing type, if given):
  • women's dorms (45%)
  • men's dorms (37%)
  • single-student apartments (18%)
Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: 95%
Percent of students who live in school housing: 66%
Percent of students who live off campus: 34%
Students required to live on campus: All full-time, unmarried students under age 21 must live on campus unless living with family.
Percent of all students who have cars on campus: 66%
Student conduct policies:
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, dress/hair code, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited, Declaration of Christian Community.
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: no

STUDY FACILITIES
Every student is required to lease or own a computer: yes
Every student is required to take a computer course: yes
Computer equipment is provided in: residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center
Total number of microcomputers available to students: 100
Other computer facilities/services: Computer labs, virtual computers, integrated student portal.
Internet access provided to all students: yes
E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: yes
School has a library on campus: yes
Additional library facilities/collections:
Archives. Special collections.
Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:
Art gallery.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES
Remedial learning services:
reading, writing, math, study skills
Additional services offered:
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Counseling services:
minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, abuse (physical, emotional, sexual), various traumas, addictions, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, family of origin issues, grief, marital issues, pre-marital counseling, self-esteem/identity issues, communication issues, conflict resolution, relationship issues, anger management, sexuality issues, spirituality/faith issues, educational goals, life transitions.
Career placement services:
internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training
Services for students with disabilities:
note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, special accommodation software.
Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: mostly

SOCIAL ACTIVITIES
Student activities:
student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station, television station
School newspaper(s): The Column, published twice per month
Number of honor societies: 6
Total number of registered organizations: 19
Campus-based religious organizations:
The Gathering, Student Missions Fellowship
Minority student organizations:
Fellowship Of Reconciling Christians Everywhere
International student organizations:
Center for Global Reconciliation and Cultural Education
Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:
Special-interest clubs

ATHLETICS
School has an athletic program: yes
Athletic director: Matt B. Hill,
Vice President for Student Life and Athletics
Director of women's athletics: Beth K. Wilmeth,
Assistant Director of Athletics for Compliance
School colors: purple and gold
School mascot: Eagles
Athletic conference memberships: NCAA, Upper Midwest Athletic Conference (Division III)

Sports offered Scholarships? Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseballnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's basketballnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's cross-countrynoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's footballnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's golfnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's soccernoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's tennisnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (indoor)noNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Men's track and field (outdoor)noNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's basketballnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's cross-countrynoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's golfnoNCAA Div. III
Women's soccernoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's softballnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's tennisnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (indoor)noNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's track and field (outdoor)noNCCAA, NCAA Div. III
Women's volleyballnoNCCAA, NCAA Div. III

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: 18%
Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: 47%
Athletic facilities:
athletic fields and training rooms; broomball and racquetball courts; canoeing area, fitness center, gymnasium, indoor track
Intramural/Recreational sports:
basketball, broomball, flag football, kickball, softball, volleyball
Club sports for men:
ice hockey, volleyball

GETTING AWAY
Public transportation serves campus: yes
Nearest international airport: Minneapolis-Saint Paul, MN (15 miles)
Nearest other airport: Anoka/Blaine Regional, MN (9 miles)
Nearest passenger train service: Saint Paul, MN (6 miles)
Nearest passenger bus service: Minneapolis, MN (10 miles)

PAYING THE BILLS
Institutional employment is available: yes
Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: good
Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: no

AFTER GRADUATION
Percent of graduates who pursue further study: 8% immediately, 16% within one year of graduation
List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:
Argosy University, Bethel University, DePaul College of Law, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, Indiana University, John Marshall Law School, Mayo School of Health Sciences, Mercer University, Regent University, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, University of Minnesota--Twin Cities, University of North Dakota, University of Wisconsin--Madison.
Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: 46% within six months of graduation
List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:
Best Buy corporate headquarters, Boston Scientific, Cargill, General Mills, KPMG LLP, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo Bank.
List of most prominent alumni/ae:
  • Olga Chernova, Sancus Capital Management
  • Dr. George Langelett, assistant professor of economics, San Diego State University
  • Rachel Sauter: CFO, Illinois Market at United Health Group.

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