Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private · City campus · 9,201 students

Northwestern University is a private city college in Evanston, IL, with about 9,201 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Northwestern University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

Admit rate

1510–1570

SAT (25–75)

33–35

ACT (25–75)

$91,250/yr

Cost of attendance

$89,363

Median earnings

95%

Graduation rate

98%

Retention

6:1

Student:faculty

96%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$3,393/yr

$30–48k$3,373/yr

$48–75k$6,485/yr

$75–110k$19,150/yr

$110k+$48,102/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Northwestern University.