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3900 Bethel Drive
St. Paul, MN 55112
United States

Certificates / Diplomas
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
55,300
Living Off-Campus
55,228
Living with Family
50,988
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $28,840 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $20,410
$30,001-$48,000: $19,498
$48,001-$75,000: $22,498
$75,001-$110,000: $26,099
Over $110,000: $33,548

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
12:1
Size of Student Body
4,006
Average Class Size
22
Graduate Students Enrolled
1,344
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 4%
Hispanic: 6%
Asian: 5%
White: 79%
Two or more races: 3%
Unknown: 2%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 38%
20 to 24: 50%
25 to 34: 6%
35 to 44: 4%
45 and Older: 3%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 39%
Women: 61%
New entering students who are transfers
20%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
74%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Hispanic: 60%
Asian: 70%
White: 78%
Two or more races: 61%
Unknown: 46%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 70%
Women: 77%
Retention Rate
83%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 86%
Part-time: 60%
Suburban
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$21,169

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $5,583
Institutional grant aid: $20,462
Federal grant aid: $4,881
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $31,410
$30,001-$48,000: $31,467
$48,001-$75,000: $29,159
$75,001-$110,000: $25,594
Over $110,000: $19,671
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002338
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Bachelor's Degree: $27,000
  • Master's Degree: $42,655
  • Doctorate: $54,667
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 75%
  • Undergraduate Certificate: 39%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 72%
  • Master's Degree: 70%
  • Doctorate: 38%

  • Common applications (online)
  • School applications (online)
  • ACT or SAT
  • CLT. We are also Test Optional.
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Application Essay
  • Names of references will be contacted as necessary.
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Application Timelines

Applications Deadline

Rolling admissions; majority of students are admitted by November 1st or March 1st

Rolling Admissions Deadline

n/a

Financial Aid Application Deadline

Varies. * ActSix Application due in November. * Physics and Engineering Scholarship application due January 15 * Arts and Humanities Scholarship application due January 15 *

Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 100% $60,143
Business Administration, Management and Operations 66% $61,725
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 68% $62,396
Communication and Media Studies 58% $48,151
Communication, journalism, and related programs 56% $48,151
Education 22% $42,009
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 34% $82,975
Human Resources Management and Services 50% $84,787
Physical sciences 59% $62,331
Psychology 36% $41,602
Psychology, General 36% $41,602
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 33% $83,754
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions 67% $127,431
Business Administration, Management and Operations 63% $91,462
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 76% $92,802
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology 53% $47,409
Education 40% $69,589
Educational Administration and Supervision 65% $107,783
Health professions and related programs 60% $114,922
Human Resources Management and Services 80% $93,293
Psychology 53% $47,409
Special Education and Teaching 42% $62,764
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.