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University of Northwestern-St Paul Men's Football

The University of Northwestern-St Paul men's football program competes in NCAA Division III (D3) as a member of the Upper Midwest Athletic Conference, based in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The program is better funded than 33% of D3 men's football programs, earning a D for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 33% of D3 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 26% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
77
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Upper Midwest Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,588
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
94%
State
Minnesota
City
Saint Paul
Address
3003 Snelling Ave N

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 47% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Matt Moore
Head Coach
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George Palke
Kickers & Punters Coach
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George Obitz
Football Defensive Line Coach
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Joe Persuitti
Football Quarterbacks Coach
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Scott Hvistendahl
Football Wide Receivers Coach
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Trevor Lundberg
Football Tight Ends Coach / Assistant Offensive Line Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 33% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
83%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
68%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$47,544
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$50,755
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 26% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$36,980
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$36,980
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,534
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$29,117
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
D

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 33% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$439,399
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$149,620
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