Evanston, Illinois
Northwestern University
Private school in Illinois with 8,600 total undergraduate students
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In-state
$78,654
Out-of-state
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Admissions
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Admissions stats
Applicants & acceptance rate
Overall acceptance rate
8%
Women
8%
Men
8%
Total number of applicants
40,425
Women: 51%
Men: 49%
Accepted students who attend
Yield rate - overall
56%
Application requirements
Accepts Common App
Yes
Considers class rank
Yes
Recommendation letters
Required
TOEFL Policy (International Applicants)
Required
SAT/ACT Testing policy
Required
Which tests students typically submit
SAT: 45%
ACT: 65%
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Students
Enrolled student statistics
Enrolled students
First-year students (full-time)
1,931
Admission policy
Co-ed
Enrolled women:
53%
Enrolled men:
47%
6-year graduation rate
95%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
4 years
6 years
Retention rate
97%
Student diversity
Moderately diverse
International students
8%
Race & ethnicity diversity among domestic students
Asian and Pacific Islander: 18%
Black: 7%
Hispanic: 13%
Native American: 0%
Other: 12%
White: 50%
Academics
Student faculty ratio
6:1
Calendar system
Quarter
Special academic offering
Study abroad
Credit for AP exams
Offers graduate degree
Academic and career counseling
Majors and Careers
Special focus
None
Has medical school
Yes
Housing
Commuter College
No
On campus housing
Yes
Sports
D1 Football
Yes
Football conference
Big Ten Conference
D1 Basketball
Yes
Basketball conference
Big Ten Conference
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Location
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Great Lakes
Campus culture
Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No