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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
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
33 – 35
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
760
Median
775
75th
790
200800
ACT Composite
25th
33
Median
35
75th
35
136
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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
