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Overview |
Northwestern | |||
| Location | Evanston, IL | |||
| Setting | Small City | |||
| Enrollment | 23,203 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #16 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | northwestern.edu | |||
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Costs |
Northwestern | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,887 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,887 | |||
| Room & Board | $20,334 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $23,341 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,463 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% |
Admission |
Northwestern | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 51,769 | |||
| Admitted | 3,703 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 57% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | |||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | |||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1490/1560 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Northwestern | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | |||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | |||
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| % Men | 27% | |||
| % Women | 33% | |||
| Racial Diversity | High | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 50% | |||
| % Black | 6% | |||
| % Hispanic | 12% | |||
| % Native American | 0% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | |||
| % International | 8% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 2% |
Students |
Northwestern | |||
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| % In-State | 22% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | |||
Campus |
Northwestern | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | |||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/