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Northwestern University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

Northwestern University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
7.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹64,17,622Out-of-state
Students
9,201Undergraduates
Students per teacher
6Student to faculty

Admissions planning estimate

7.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 0.5%–17.7%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 7.15%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 7.2% (3,703/51,769; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

8 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 49,474
Offered a place 3,806
Enrolled 2,105

55.3% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1510-1570
4001600
ACT composite33-35
136

What a year costs

₹85,70,543 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹64,17,622
  • Housing₹19,84,407
  • Books & supplies₹1,68,514
Sticker price ₹85,70,543
After aid (average) ₹27,39,714

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹64,17,622
Out-of-state ₹64,17,622

Average aid awarded: ₹60,17,753 a year.

Outcomes and support

98.1%
Retention
95.1%
Graduation
44%
Get financial aid
77%
From out of state

One teacher for every 6 students

Small classes: professors will know your name.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 30.6%
Asian 21.2%
Hispanic 15.8%
African American 8.4%
Multiracial 7.9%
Unknown 4.4%
Native American 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

Key dates

  1. Early decision 1 Nov 2026 Passed
  2. Regular decision 4 Jan 2027 In 53 days
  3. Financial aid 1 Feb 2027 In 81 days

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Architecture and Related Services, Otherbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Biological and Physical Sciencesbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Otherbachelor
Community Organization and Advocacybachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Dancebachelor
Data Sciencebachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Researchbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Engineering Sciencebachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
Engineering, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineeringbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Geography and Cartographybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Health/Medical Preparatory Programsbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Industrial Engineeringbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Manufacturing Engineeringbachelor
Materials Engineeringbachelor
Materials Sciencesbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Neurobiology and Neurosciencesbachelor
Non-Professional Legal Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Psychology, Otherbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Policy Analysisbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Science, Technology and Societybachelor
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Sustainability Studiesbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Urban Studies/Affairsbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate7.69%
Total Applicants49474
Admitted Applicants3806
Enrolled Applicants2105
Application Fee₹7,045
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Early Decision Date2026-11-01
Regular Decision Date2027-01-04
Financial Aid Date2027-02-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1510
SAT Composite 75th %1570
ACT Composite 25th %33
ACT Composite 75th %35

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹64,17,622
Out-of-State Tuition₹64,17,622
Average Housing Cost₹19,84,407
Books & Supplies₹1,68,514
Average Net Price₹27,39,714
Students Receiving Aid44%
Average Aid Awarded₹60,17,753
Out-of-State Students77%

Student Body Diversity

African American8.38%
Asian21.22%
Hispanic15.75%
White30.56%
Multiracial7.87%
Native American0.15%
Pacific Islander0.07%
International11.57%
Unknown Race4.43%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate95.13%
Retention Rate98.1%
Student/Faculty Ratio6:1
Total Undergraduates9201

Contact

Street Address633 Clark St
ZIP Code60208
Phone(847) 491-7271
Websitehttps://www.northwestern.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/