1 / 1
Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
4.5Exceptional
7%
Highly Selective
96%
Graduation
About Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Evanston, Illinois. With an enrollment of approximately 8,960 undergraduate students, it is a mid-size institution. Northwestern University is one of the most selective institutions in the country, admitting only 7% of applicants. It boasts an exceptional 96% graduation rate, among the highest in the nation. Graduates earn a median salary of $89,363 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $27,143 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
7%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
96%
Enrollment
8,960
Total students
Median Earnings
$89,363
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$65,997
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,997
Per year
Average Net Price
$27,143
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
1500–1560
25th–75th percentile
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
1500
Median
1535
75th
1560
4001600
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
775
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
35
75th
35
136
Calculate Your Admission Chance
Estimate Your Admission Chance
Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$65,997/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$27,143/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$108,572
10-Year Earnings
$893,630
ROI Multiple
8.2×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Northwestern University
Student Outcomes
96%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$89k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
8,960
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
