Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Evanston, IL. It enrolls about 23,203 students and admits roughly 7% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Evanston, IL 60208 |
| County | Cook County |
| Enrollment | 23,203 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| Applicants / admitted | 51,769 / 3,703 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $65,997 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $65,997 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 96% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 97% |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 730–770 |
| ACT middle 50% | 33–35 |
| Website | www.northwestern.edu/ |
| Phone | 8474913741 |
Admissions
About 51,769 students applied and 3,703 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,111 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $65,997 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 1,900 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 96% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL, Cook County. Its coordinates are 42.0504, -87.6799.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern University?
About 7% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 51,769 applicants.
How much does Northwestern University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $65,997 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Northwestern University?
About 23,203 students are enrolled.