University of Northwestern-St. Paul: what international applicants need

What are University of Northwestern-St. Paul's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Northwestern-St. Paul has one application deadline for 2026–27: Regular Decision on July 28, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Northwestern-St. Paul's acceptance rate?

93.5% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Northwestern-St. Paul admitted 1,216 of its 1,301 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Northwestern-St. Paul require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. University of Northwestern-St. Paul requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Regular Decision deadline (July 28, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is June 5, 2027: scores on June 21, 2027, registration by May 21, 2027 (late registration May 25, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Northwestern-St. Paul?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 438–663 in Math and 430–608 in Reading and Writing (4% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 20–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Northwestern-St. Paul's application fee for international students?

University of Northwestern-St. Paul charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of Northwestern-St. Paul accept?

University of Northwestern-St. Paul lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of Northwestern-St. Paul accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests University of Northwestern-St. Paul lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, and PTE Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does University of Northwestern-St. Paul require?

University of Northwestern-St. Paul doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Northwestern-St. Paul require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Northwestern-St. Paul doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Northwestern-St. Paul have?

18 of University of Northwestern-St. Paul's 3,163 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.6%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Northwestern-St. Paul cost for international students?

University of Northwestern-St. Paul's published tuition and fees for 2024–25 were $37,920, the same for every student. On-campus food and housing was $11,534. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $53,224 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source