Published cost of attendance is $51,325. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $26,696, middle-income families pay around $21,689, higher-income families pay approximately $31,348.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $51,325 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,920 |
| Room and Board | $11,534 |
| Books and Supplies | $400 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$23,620 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $27,705 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $26,696 |
| $30–48k | $23,884 |
| $48–75k | $21,689 |
| $75–110k | $25,267 |
| $110k+ | $31,348 |
Published cost of attendance is $51,325. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $26,696, middle-income families pay around $21,689, higher-income families pay approximately $31,348. Azimuth ranks University of Northwestern-St Paul #1016 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 28.7 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $21,325; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $28,694. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $57,471, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $241 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Northwestern-St Paul earn median 4-year earnings of $57,471, placing the institution in the 32.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $2,175 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Northwestern-St Paul in the 48.7 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Northwestern-St Paul #781 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects University of Northwestern-St Paul's concentration in theology and religious studies. Bible/Biblical Studies is the largest program with 192 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $51,761, performing at 1.2x the national benchmark for the field. The Nursing program graduates 84 students with median 4-year earnings of $78,661, also at 0.9x benchmark. Business Administration and Psychology, General round out the primary offerings, with 34 and 32 graduates respectively earning $68,086 and $46,555 four years after enrollment. As a specialized institution anchored in Theology, University of Northwestern-St Paul serves students pursuing careers in ministry, religious leadership, and faith-based vocations — fields where earnings reflect the mission-driven nature of the work rather than market-rate compensation typical of secular professions.
