Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private · 9,201 undergraduates

Acceptance rate

1510–1570

SAT (middle 50%)

25th–75th percentile

ACT (midpoint)

$29,167

Average net price

After aid, per year

95%

Graduation rate

4-year, 150% time

$89,363

Median earnings

10 years after entry

Northwestern University is a private university in Evanston, IL. It admits about 8% of applicants, which makes it a reach for nearly everyone. Admitted students' SAT scores typically fall between 1510 and 1570.

Whether a school is a reach, target, or safety depends on your own numbers, not a national average. The tool below places your scores inside Northwestern University's admitted range.

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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (latest available year). Confirm current requirements and costs on Northwestern University's official site before you apply.