Northwestern University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
Quick Facts
8,960
Total Enrollment
7%
Acceptance Rate
96%
Graduation Rate
$76,844
Median Earnings (6yr)
$65,997
In-State Tuition
$27,143
Avg Net Price
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1526
Avg SAT Score
About Northwestern University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 633 Clark St |
| City | Evanston, IL |
| ZIP Code | 60208 |
| County | Cook County |
President/Chief Administrator: Michael H. Schill (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 8,960 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 55% |
| Male | 45% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 34.1% |
| Black | 7.4% |
| Hispanic | 15.1% |
| Asian | 21.7% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 7.6% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 10.3% |
| Unknown | 3.7% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 3.0% |
| Part-Time Students | 2.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 730 | 750 | 770 |
| SAT Math | 760 | 780 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 34 | 35 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$65,997
In-State Tuition
$65,997
Out-of-State Tuition
$87,804
Total Cost of Attendance
$27,143
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 19% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 19% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 19% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $15,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $27,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 87% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $1,243 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $3,373 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $6,485 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $14,059 |
| $110,001+ | $48,837 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$76,844
6 Years After
$83,487
8 Years After
$89,363
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $48,122 | 75th percentile: $107,715
Earnings by Family Income Background
$72,208
Low Income
$70,674
Middle Income
$81,130
High Income
Student Outcomes
97%
Full-Time Retention
96%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$19,704
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$45,401
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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