University of Northwestern-St Paul

University of Northwestern-St Paul is a private, nonprofit, four-year institution located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Situated in a large suburban setting, the university enrolls 3,557 students and reports a completion rate of 68% and a retention rate of 84% (IPEDS 2023), indicating stable student progress and consistent academic performance.

The university offers a varied selection of career-focused programs. Students can pursue an associate's degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, preparing for clinical practice across diverse healthcare environments. Additional programs include Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects at the associate's level, as well as Engineering/Industrial Management at the associate's level. This combination of healthcare, creative technology, and management programs provides students with multiple career pathways.

With an overall quality score of 62 out of 100, the University of Northwestern-St Paul serves the Twin Cities metropolitan area with programming that spans healthcare, digital media, and engineering management. The diverse program mix gives students flexibility in pursuing careers across several high-demand industries.