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Northwestern University

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Acceptance Rate 9 %
SAT Average 1,490
Tuition & Fees $58,701
Student Population 22,603
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $46,822

Academic Overview

Northwestern University Campus, Evanston, IL
Northwestern University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years institute located in Evanston, Illinois. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $58,701 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 22,603 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 9% and the graduation rate is 95% last year.
The salary after graduation from Northwestern University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $93,400. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Northwestern University are $58,701. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $56,567 on average.
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Northwestern University 2021 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$58,701
Graduate$56,567
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at Northwestern. The acceptance rate of Northwestern is 9% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 55%. The average graduation rate is 95% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $46,822 and 59% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 22,603 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Northwestern University is 9 %.
Acceptance Rate
9%
Graduation Rate for Northwestern University is 95 %
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate for Northwestern University is 97 %
Retention Rate
97%
Student Population for Northwestern University is 22,603
Student Population
22,603
Student to Faculty Ratio for Northwestern University is 6 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
6 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $46,822 at Northwestern University.
Financial Aid Amount
$46,822

Offered Degrees

Northwestern offers 406 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
One but less than two years certificate240
Bachelor's Degree1150
Post Bachelor's Degree190
Master's Degree1474
Post Master's Degree190
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship770
Doctor's degree - professional practice50

Special Learning Opportunities

Northwestern University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassGraduate
ROTCNAVY
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,977)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $6,526)

Veterans Benefits

Northwestern University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✗
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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