- 9.6 academic strength. Top 5% nationally.
- 18,065 total students
- Majority undergraduate student population (50% undergrads)
- Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
- Located in the small city of Evanston, Illinois
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Highlights and summary
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| Distance from home | ||
|---|---|---|
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| Distance from major cities | ||
| Chicago, IL | <50 mi | 1:00 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 107 mi | 2:00 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 198 mi | 3:24 |
Cost and financial aid summary » View more
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Total avg. expenses | $49,495 | $49,495 |
| - Total avg. scholarships and grants | 1,027 | 646 |
| Final avg. cost | $39,748 | $39,748 |
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Admissions
Acceptance rates
| Female | Male | |
|---|---|---|
| Applied | 8,468 | 7,169 |
| Accepted | 2,213 26% | 2,471 34% |
SAT and ACT scores
Compare your SAT and/or ACT scores to freshmen at Northwestern. The charts below can be read, "1/2 of incoming freshmen at Northwestern scored between 1960 and 2230 on the SAT."
Your
Scores
| 1/4 score below | 1/2 score between | 1/4 score above | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT | 1960 | 1960 - 2230 | 2230 |
| ACT | 29 | 29 - 33 | 33 |
Cost and financial aid
Cost breakdown
| In state | Out of state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $35,441 | $35,441 |
| Avg. Fees | 145 | 145 |
| Books | 1,476 | |
| Room and Board | 10,268 | |
| Other Costs | 2,165 | |
| Total avg. expenses | $49,495 | $49,495 |
| Avg. grants State | 381 | -- |
| Avg. grants Federal | 646 | |
| Avg. grants Institution | 8,720 | |
| Total avg. scholarships and grants | $9,747 | $9,366 |
| Total avg. expenses | 49,495 | 49,495 |
| - Total avg. scholarships and grants | 9,747 | 9,366 |
| Final avg. cost | $39,748 | $39,748 |
These numbers are estimates. Financial aid can vary greatly depending on personal factors such as family income, savings, and academic achievement. For the most accurate information about a given school's financial aid program, contact the school directly using the contact information on the left side of this page.
Endowment
Total endowment: Not available
Endowment per student: Not available
Endowment per student helps us better understand a school's ability to provide scholarships and grants. Frequently, schools with a large endowment per student will also have large amounts of scholarships and grants available.
Location
Map and location
| Distance from home | ||
|---|---|---|
| Enter your location in the top right to see. | ||
| Distance from major cities | ||
| Chicago, IL | <50 mi | 1:00 |
| Milwaukee, WI | 107 mi | 2:00 |
| Indianapolis, IN | 198 mi | 3:24 |
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Student profile
If you asked 100 undergraduates at Northwestern to describe themselves, they would tell you...
Gender
| 54 Female |
| 46 Male |
Home state
Race
| 58 White non-Hispanic |
| 16 Asian or Pacific Islander |
| 5 Black non-Hispanic |
| 6 Hispanic |
| 0 American Indian or Alaska Native |
| 6 Nonresident Alien |
| 10 Unknown |
Age
| 2 Under 18 yrs |
| 40 18-19 |
| 41 20-21 |
| 8 22-24 |
| 10 25+ |