Northwestern University

Evanston, IL • private • CSS Profile • I | Big Ten | FBS

Overview Demographics Admissions Outcomes Cost & Aid 🏈 Athletics 🚗 Travel Rankings

🚗 ✈️

Travel Times

Set location to see times

Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Urban

Student Population

Undergrad: 10,421 • Total: 26,847

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Address

633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL
📍 View on Google Maps

Website

https://northwestern.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 4,696 (45.1%) • Female: 5,725 (54.9%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	2,191	21.0%
Black/African American	767	7.4%
Hispanic/Latino	1,451	13.9%
White	3,523	33.8%
Two or More Races	735	7.1%
International	1,088	10.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

7.2%

3,703 admitted from 51,769 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 730-770
Math: 760-790
Total: 1490-1560

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

33-35

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

CSS Profile Required

Deadlines

RD:	07/30/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

95.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

87.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

97.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

4.3:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$90,078

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $67,158

Room & Board

$21,126

Books & Supplies

$1,794

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$1,764
$30,001-48,000	$6,099
$48,001-75,000	$7,898
$75,001-110,000	$18,282
$110,001+	$48,777

Students Receiving Pell Grants

54%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$23,341

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

I

Conference

Big Ten

Football

FBS

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Football (FBS) Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Wrestling

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Cross Country Fencing Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

View Full Athletics Details (Roster Sizes, Scholarships) →

🚗 ✈️

See Travel Times to Northwestern University

Find out how long it takes to drive or fly from your home. Compare driving distances, flight options, and door-to-door travel times.

💡 Set your ZIP once to see travel times for all schools

🎓 CollegeTracker BETA