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Information Summary
Ranks 220th for total enrollment
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
| Full-time Enrollment | 15,013 |
| Total Enrollment | 18,065 |
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
| Application Fee Required |  |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $75 |
| First Professional Application Fee | $70 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
| Undergraduate | Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Comprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | Majority undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, highly residential |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwestern University?
Ranks 8th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $33,408 | $33,408 | $33,408 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $159 | $159 | $159 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $3,963 | $3,963 | $3,963 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $33,408 | $33,408 | $33,408 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $3,963 | $3,963 | $3,963 |
| Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus | $47,289 | $47,289 | $47,289 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $47,847 | $47,847 | $47,847 |
| Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $37,581 | $37,581 | $37,581 |
Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Degree — Tuition | $38,613 | $38,613 |
| Medical Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
| Law Degree — Tuition | $40,410 | $40,410 |
| Law Degree — Required Fees | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $30,085  $33,408 |
$30,085  $33,408 |
$30,085  $33,408 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,353  $1,488 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,393  $10,266 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,037  $2,127 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $9,393  $10,266 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,595  $2,685 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,595  $2,685 |
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Admission Details
| Applicants | 16,204 (7,553 male / 8,651 female) |
|---|---|
| Admitted | 4,818 (2,348 male / 2,470 female) |
| Admission rate | 30% |
| First-time Enrollment | 1,952 (935 male / 1,017 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 1,952 (935 male / 1,017 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Northwestern University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / / |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA / NAIA Football Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference | Big Ten Conference |
| NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference | Big Ten Conference |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Northwestern University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Rank 24th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 51% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | / |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 29 / 33 |
SAT Test Admission
Rank 23rd for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 84% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 650 / 740 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 670 / 760 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 1320 / 1500 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 6,101 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $5,653 |
| Board Fee | $4,428 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $6,462 | 182 |  10% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,381 | 315 |  16% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $18,167 | 927 |  48% |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,676 | 716 |  37% |
| Any financial aid type | 1,275 |  67% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Northwestern University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1,468 | 874 | 2,342 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 299 | 533 | 832 |
Hispanic | 340 | 420 | 760 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 1,143 | 1,139 | 2,282 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 17 | 16 | 33 |
White Non-Hispanic | 4,775 | 4,706 | 9,481 |
Race Unknown | 1,296 | 1,039 | 2,335 |
| Total | 9,338 | 8,727 | 18,065 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students complete Northwestern University?
