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Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a large, private institution located in Evanston, il. Founded in 1851, Northwestern University offers undergraduate degrees in 330 majors.

Key stats

4 Year, Private

Division 1

8,837 undergraduates

$63,468 undergraduate tuition

Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Northwestern University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 7.2%

SAT score average 1526

ACT score average N/A

Average high school GPA N/A

Application fee $75

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Key deadlines

June

65 days away FAFSA^® deadline

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November

189 days away Early Decision date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Northwestern University is known for one of its top majors: Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. Their student-faculty ratio is 6:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

6 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Law and Legal Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Social Sciences and Psychology

Health and Medical Professions

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Computer Science and Information Technology

Popular majors

Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Economics

Law

Radio, Television, and Digital Communication

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $63,468

Additional expenses

Room & board $19,440

Books & supplies $1,590

Other expenses $4,896

Cost of attendance* $89,394

Average financial aid package $65,293

Estimated cost $24,101 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $63,468

Additional expenses

Room & board $19,440

Books & supplies $1,590

Other expenses $4,896

Cost of attendance* $89,394

Average financial aid package $65,293

Estimated cost $24,101 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

Submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA^®) is the only way to see if you qualify for financial aid.

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from Northwestern University

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Northwestern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,837, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

22,801

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

13%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

67%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Northwestern University, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208

847-491-3741

www.northwestern.edu/

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsNo

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Northwestern University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Northwestern University?

Northwestern University is located in Evanston, il.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern University?

The acceptance rate for Northwestern University is 7%.

What’s the average GPA for Northwestern University?

The average high school GPA for Northwestern University students was N/A.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwestern University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Northwestern University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $357,576.

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Northwestern University

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Admissions

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Academics

Popular degree programs

Popular majors

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Out of state

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

Scholarships from Northwestern University

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Student population

Total enrollment

Enrollment by gender

Enrollment & ethnicity

Student type

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

Campus info

Athletics

Greek life

Frequently asked questions

Where is Northwestern University?

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern University?

What’s the average GPA for Northwestern University?

How much does it cost for 4 years at Northwestern University?

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June 30 FAFSA^® deadline