The University of Northwestern-St. Paul reported a 3.4% tuition hike for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent disclosure, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private not-for-profit university paid $35,340 this year, an increase of $1,160 from the $34,180 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Minnesota residents make up approximately 77% of the undergraduate student body, while about 22% come from other states and 1% are international students.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul in 2022-23 received some form of financial aid. A total of 394 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $8.4 million, and 257 students secured loans exceeding $2.5 million.
Across the entire undergraduate population, 1,454 students benefited from grants or scholarships totaling $30.5 million. Additionally, 908 students obtained federal student loans totaling $5.7 million.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 120 | 30% | $638,728 | $5,323 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 163 | 41% | $1 million | $6,267 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 391 | 99% | $6.8 million | $17,278 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 394 | 100% | $8.4 million | $21,360 |
| Federal student loans | 252 | 64% | $1.4 million | $5,493 |
| Other student loans | 69 | 18% | $1.1 million | $15,793 |
| Student loan aid | 257 | 65% | $2.5 million | $9,627 |
| Total student aid | 394 | 100% | $10.9 million | $27,639 |
