Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Evanston, IL
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,695 |
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| Declined | 47,566 |
| Total Received | 51,261 |
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Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is a private research university that is known for its programs in business, law, and medicine. It is located on a 250-acre campus in Evanston, Illinois—12 miles from the city of Chicago.
| Official website | Visit website |
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| Application link | Apply online |
| Public/private | Private |
| Campus enrollment | 23,161 |
| Established in | 1851 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational |
| Religious affiliation | Other |
231-acre, suburban campus in Evanston (population: 74,756), 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
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Join CollegeXpress| Application fee | $75 |
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| Admissions interview (required or recommended) | Neither |
| Common application accepted | Yes |
| Application deadline (final deadline) | January 1 |
| School has early decision program | Yes |
| Early decision program application deadline | November 1 |
| SAT/ACT requirements | SAT or ACT Required |
7%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 3,695 |
|---|---|
| Declined | 47,566 |
| Total Received | 51,261 |
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Record
Formal demonstration of competencies
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$53,533
| Tuition | $65,997 |
| Housing | $12,219 |
| Food | $8,115 |
| Additional fees | $3,273 |
| Books & supplies | $1,686 |
| Total | $91,290 |
| Average Financial Aid | - $53,533 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $37,757 |
Need-based
| Federal | $9,804,839 |
| State | $3,210,501 |
| Institutional | $189,995,122 |
| Other external | $5,382,268 |
| Total | $208,392,730 |
Non-need-based
| Federal | |
| State | |
| Institutional | $2,291,344 |
| Other external | $879,133 |
| Total | $3,170,477 |
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| Minimum requirements | College GPA: 3.00 |
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| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Required of All |
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