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Northwestern University

Tuition
65,997
Students
26,993
School Type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Small | Urban

About

Overview

School Type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

26,993

Graduation Rate

96%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate7.15%

Apply

51,769

Accepted

3,703

Attend

2,111

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$75

Graduate

$95

Test Scores

Sat Range

1490 - 1560

Act Range

33 - 35

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Not Applicable

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$65,997

Out-of-State

$65,997

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$7,602

State/Local Grants

$7,116

Institutional/Scholarships

$60,925

Graduate

In-State

$53,871

Out-of-State

$53,871

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$31,999

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$20,334

Books & Supplies

$1,686

Personal Expenses

$3,273

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

ROTC Programs Available

Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) is a college scholarship program that prepares students to become military officers

Learn more about ROTC

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

186

Average Assistance

$29,595

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

0

Average Assistance

N/A

Academics

Graduation Rate96%

Student Faculty Ratio8:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
  • Psychology, General
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Computer Science

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Management Science
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • Programs for Foreign Lawyers

Student Body

Students Enrolled26,993

Undergraduate

10,210

Graduate

16,783

Full-Time

84%

Part-Time

16%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Soccer
  • Wrestling
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)

Women's

  • Lacrosse
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Fencing
  • Cross Country

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    No