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Northwestern University

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Acceptance Rate 7.69 %
SAT Average 1,540
Tuition & Fees $68,322
Student Population 23,856
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $57,927

Academic Overview

Northwestern University Campus, Evanston, IL
Northwestern University is a private (not-for-profit), four-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 2025 tuition & fees is $68,322 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $54,655.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 23,856 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 7.69% 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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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Northwestern's tuition & fees is $68,322. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $54,655.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$68,322
Graduate$54,655
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Northwestern. The acceptance rate of Northwestern is 7.69% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 55.31%. The average graduation rate is 95% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $57,927 and 54% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 23,856 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 7.69 %.
Acceptance Rate
7.69%
Graduation Rate for Northwestern University is 95 %
Graduation Rate
95%
Retention Rate for Northwestern University is 98 %
Retention Rate
98%
Student Population for Northwestern University is 23,856
Student Population
23,856
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 $57,927 at Northwestern University.
Financial Aid Amount
$57,927

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone847-491-3741
WEBwww.northwestern.edu/
Admissionwww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/northwestern
Veterans Tuitionwww.chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/veteran-resources/
Athletichttps://www.registrar.northwestern.edu/records/enrollment-graduation-statistics/graduation-rates.html
Disability Servicewww.northwestern.edu/accessiblenu/about-us/our-office/

Offered Degrees

Northwestern offers 448 major programs through online and on-site education where 14 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's1191
Master's1598
Doctorate (Research)841
Doctorate (Practical)50
1-2 Years Certificate260
Post-Bachelor's Certificate310
Post-Master's Certificate244

Special Learning Opportunities

Northwestern University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has 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 ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNAVY
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:4,456)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,692)

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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