Northwestern ranked as one of state's more selective colleges

NWC ranks 10 of 24 in the state of Minnesota March 8—The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal recently published a study of 1,100 college rankings based on “selectivity” in applicants accepted. Within the state of Minnesota, Northwestern was ranked 10 of 24 colleges, with an admissions rate of roughly 70 percent. Data for this study was limited to colleges that processed at least 1,000 applications a year.   Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal “Ranking Minnesota’s Most Selective Colleges”   View the slideshow of rankings for Minnesota colleges.   In comparison with other area colleges, Northwestern’s admissions selection policy is above average. Admissions at Northwestern is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to ACT/SAT scores, essays and overall GPA.   Area colleges ranked as follows (MN ranking): 1. Carlton College 3. St. Olaf College 9. University of St. Thomas 10. Northwestern College 11. Augsburg College 16. Bethel University 17. Hamline University 18. Concordia College – Moorhead 21. College of St. Scholastica   Learn more about the admissions process and student demographic at Northwestern.