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- School Code: 237100
- Phone: (218) 793-2800
- School Homepage
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Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
91.79%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
16:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
28FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$16,880Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at Northwestern College – St Paul prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Minnesota colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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Northwestern College – St Paul
Also known as Northwestern
1101 Hwy One East, Thief River Falls, MN
Northwestern College (MN) is a nonprofit private institution located in Saint Paul, MN and provides a large number of degree programs for students. The school's Protestant (Other) affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's vision. Approximately 3,100 students are enrolled per year at Northwestern College (MN).
Students may choose from many areas of study, including:
- Psychology
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Communications And Journalism
- Theology And Religious Vocations
- History
The admissions process will include the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions office. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to be able to apply to Northwestern College (MN). Scores between 21 - 27 on the ACT or 995 - 1273 on the SAT are needed to increase your chances for admission. Northwestern College (MN) has an acceptance rate of 75% of which only 48% chose to attend. More information on admissions can be found here.
The cost of tuition is approximately $28,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for any number of reasons, and that is why students should visit the school's price of attendance calculator to identify their costs. Housing is available for students and costs around $5,100 per year. Northwestern College (MN) may offer financial aid for students that qualify as grants and loans.
The mascot for Northwestern College is the "Eagles", and they participate in intercollegiate sports through the NCAA. Available sports offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Football (NCAA Division III)
- Golf (NCAA Division III)
Contact information, financial aid information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at www.unwsp.edu.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Northwestern has offered the following program levels for students:
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
Students by Academic Level (2019)
Graduates | |
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Bachelor's Degree | 43 |
Master's Degree | 31 |
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 51 |
Female | 23 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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Asian | 1 |
Black | 3 |
Hispanic | 3 |
White | 63 |
Multiple Races | 2 |
Non Resident Alien | 2 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Upon completion of the Business Administration program at Northwestern, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:Chief Executives
Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024
General and Operations Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024
Sales Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024
Administrative Services Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students Northwestern accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college or dual credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To support students and graduates, Northwestern College – St Paul may provide student services like:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Northwestern College – St Paul is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Basketball (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Football (Upper Midwest Athletic Conference)
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball