School Type: Private
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Northwestern University is a medium-sized private university located on an urban campus in Evanston, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,846, and admissions are extremely selective, with an acceptance rate of 7%. The university offers 118 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 96%, and a student-faculty ratio of 6:1. Tuition and fees for students are $64,887.
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Test scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRequired
High school GPANot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
ACT 25th-75th Percentile33-35
SAT 25th-75th Percentile1490-1560
23k
Students enrolled
11%
Online student enrollment
6:1
Student to faculty ratio
White
13%
Unknown
1%
Black
3%
Hispanic
6%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
16% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Yes
32
2,473
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.11% online, 89% on-campus.
93% On-campus
7% Online
CertificatesNot offered
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's3% online
Graduate Certificate17% online
Master's10% online
Doctorate3% online
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $64,887 | $64,887 |
Graduate | $52,698 | $52,698 |
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,686 |
On-campus room and board | $20,334 |
On-campus other expenses | $1,905 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $20,334 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,905 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,905 |
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $88,812 | $88,812 |
Off-campus without family | $88,812 | $88,812 |
Off-campus with family | $68,478 | $68,478 |
Federal Grant Aid
21%
State Grant Aid
6%
Institution Grant Aid
51%
Pell Grant
16%
$15k
Average student debtafter graduation
$72k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
2 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
3 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
4 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
5 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
6 | Education. | |||
7 | Engineering. | |||
8 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
9 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
10 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
13 | History. | |||
14 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
15 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
16 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
17 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
20 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
21 | Physical Sciences. | |||
22 | Psychology. | |||
23 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
24 | Science Technologies/Technicians. | |||
25 | Social Sciences. | |||
26 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and Peterson’s Data — typically from the most recently available cohort year. In the absence of this data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.