Overview
Student Population
| Location | Evanston, Illinois |
| Online | northwestern.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Large |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Evanston, Illinois, Northwestern University is a large four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 39,263 prospective students applied, and 3,654 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,901 enrolled in the school. 17,736 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,867 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $58,227 plus fees of $474. Northwestern is ranked 14 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Northwestern is rated within the top 4% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 10 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Northwestern University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#14 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#2 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#2 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#24 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#1 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1430/1550 |
| ACT | 33/35 |
| Estimated GPA | 3.92 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Extreme |
| Application Fee | $75 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,662 |
| Other Fees | $474 |
| Room and Board | $17,616 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,304 |
| Total One Year Cost | $81,283 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 25% |
| Communication | 14% |
| Engineering | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 9% |
| Psychology | 8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147767 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern University.
Current students may use the Northwestern University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.