Northwestern University

Evanston, IL • private • CSS Profile • DI | Big Ten | FBS
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 10,421 • Total: 26,847
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Address
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL
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Website
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
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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)
$88,494
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $64,887
Room & Board
$20,334
Books & Supplies
$3,273
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $1,243
$30,001-48,000 $3,373
$48,001-75,000 $6,485
$75,001-110,000 $14,059
$110,001+ $48,837
Students Receiving Pell Grants
54%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$23,341

šŸˆ Athletics

NCAA Division
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
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