Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University

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Cost & scholarships

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In-state
$78,654
Out-of-state
$78,654

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Location

633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Campus Setting
Urban
Region
Great Lakes

Admissions

Admissions website:
northwestern.edu/admissions

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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Campus culture

Religious Affilliation
None
HBCU
No

Contact information

(847) 491-3741
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
northwestern.edu

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