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acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,743 |
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| Declined | + 31,357 |
| Total Received | 35,100 |
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| Name | Location |
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| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| The University of Chicago | Chicago, IL |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| Princeton University | Princeton, NJ |
| Columbia University | New York, NY |
| Cornell University | Ithaca, NY |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN |
| Duke University | Durham, NC |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| SAT | 1565 |
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| ACT | 1106 |
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Northwestern University, founded in 1851, is a private, comprehensive university. Its 250-acre campus is located in Evanston, 12 miles north of Chicago.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
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| Campus Enrollment | 21,208 |
| Established in | 1851 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Accredited by |
• AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.) • ACEJMC (Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication) • AMA/AAMC/LCME (American Medical Association/Association of American Medical Colleges/Liaison Committee on Medical Education) • APA (American Psychological Association) • APTA (American Physical Therapy Association) • ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) • CEPH (Council on Education for Public Health) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre) • NCACS (North Central Assn. of Colleges and Schools) |
231-acre, suburban campus in Evanston (population: 74,895), 12 miles from Chicago; branch campus (law and medical schools) in Chicago. Major airport, bus, and train serve Chicago. Public transportation serves campus. School operates transportation to Chicago campus.
Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208
| Application fee | $75 |
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| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Required of some |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT Subject Tests Required of some SAT or ACT Required |
10%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,743 |
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| Declined | + 31,357 |
| Total Received | 35,100 |
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Minority affiliation
Volunteer Work
Work Experience
Geographical residence
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Christopher Watson
Dean of Undergraduate Admissions
P: 847 491-7271
ug-admission@northwestern.edu
| Tuition | $52,239 |
| Room | $9,747 |
| Board | $6,300 |
| Additional fees | $439 |
| Books & supplies | $1,660 |
| Total | $70,385 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $45,505 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $24,880 |
100%
$45,505
Need-based
| Federal | $8,159,058 |
| State | $2,668,673 |
| Institutional | $142,735,371 |
| Other external | $4,266,127 |
| Total | $157,829,229 |
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Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $1,394,189 |
| Other external | $1,033,951 |
| Total | $2,428,140 |
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Transfer applicants accepted
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Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
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Minimum transfers must complete
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Not Reported
| Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens | 66 |
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| Countries most often represented |
Canada China India Singapore South Korea The United Kingdom |
| Special services offered for international applicants |
International student center Special orientation |
F. Shep Shanley
Senior Associate Director of Admission
nuinternational@northwestern.edu
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