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Northwestern University
Evanston, ILPrivate NonprofitCity Setting
Extremely Selective • 8% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Northwestern University is a private nonprofit institution located in the city setting of Evanston, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 9.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 8%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
9.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
8% (Extremely Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading740 - 770
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math770 - 800
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite33 - 35
1typical 50% range36
8%
Acceptance Rate
Extremely Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences16% of degrees
Engineering15% of degrees
Biological Sciences11% of degrees
Business & Marketing5% of degrees
Health Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $291,132
Earnings 5yr: $256,851
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $244,399
Earnings 5yr: $227,307
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $240,637
Earnings 5yr: $235,876
Debt: N/A
Engineering, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $211,469
Earnings 5yr: $232,652
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $197,823
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $189,578
Earnings 5yr: $260,814
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $180,186
Earnings 5yr: $162,247
Debt: N/A
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $168,632
Earnings 5yr: $158,814
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $163,740
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $12,000
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,436
Earnings 5yr: $177,387
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $155,106
Earnings 5yr: $156,137
Debt: $14,600
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $148,740
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,026
Earnings 5yr: $139,725
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $138,720
Earnings 5yr: $137,306
Debt: $17,912
Engineering-Related Fields.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $136,480
Earnings 5yr: $219,145
Debt: N/A
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $132,068
Earnings 5yr: $137,491
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,944
Earnings 5yr: $129,743
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $129,403
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,571
Earnings 5yr: $120,292
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,006
Earnings 5yr: $125,639
Debt: $16,227
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$29,167
In-State Tuition$68,322
Out-of-State Tuition$68,322
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
19%
Pell Grants
17%
Take Loans
87%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$76,844
+16% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$89,363
Completion Signals
95%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
98%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$151/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
46%
Men54%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
15%
Part-Time Share
3%
Avg Family Income
$95,374
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