Northwestern University

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

7.7%

Applications

49,474

Enrolled

2,105

Yield Rate

55.3%

SAT Average

1540

ACT Midpoint

34

Test Policy

Considered

Application Fee

$75

Application Deadlines

• Early Decision (binding): November 1 · notification December 15
• Regular Decision: January 1

Admission Factors

Very Important

Rigor of Curriculum, Class Rank, Academic GPA, Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Talent / Ability, Character / Personal Qualities

Considered

Standardized Tests, Interview, First Generation, Legacy / Alumni Relation, Geographic Residence, Volunteer Work, Work Experience, Level of Interest

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition

$68,322

Out-of-State Tuition

$68,322

Average Net Price

$29,167

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k

$1,243

Family Income $30k–$48k

$3,373

Family Income $48k–$75k

$6,485

Family Income $75k–$110k

$14,059

Family Income Over $110k

$48,837

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met

100%

Avg. Need-Based Grant

$65,983

Avg. Total Aid Package

$67,785

Avg. Debt at Graduation

$32,540

% Graduates Who Borrowed

29%

% Receiving Pell Grants

19.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate

83.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

95.0%

First-Year Retention Rate

97.0%

Academics

STEM Graduates

19.3%

Major Concentration

Specialized

Annual Degree Completions

4,418

Top Fields of Study

• Social Sciences: 399 graduates/year
• Communication & Media: 329 graduates/year
• Engineering: 319 graduates/year
• Biological & Biomedical Sciences: 222 graduates/year
• Computer & Information Sciences: 192 graduates/year
• Visual & Performing Arts: 169 graduates/year

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score

0.81

Application Trend

Stable demand

Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)

1.3% annual growth

Opportunity Score Percentile

52th percentile

Years of Data

11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 0.8 standard deviation more competitive than its historical average.