Northwestern University
tuition & fees
$68,322
graduate tuition & fees
$54,655
acceptance rate
8%
Student Population
23,856
online students
781
Number of Programs
448
Financial Aid Amount
$59,150
SAT Scores
1,540
Graduation Rate
95%
Northwestern University is a Private, 4 years college located in Evanston, Illinois. Northwestern ranked 13rd in National Universities, 26th in World Universities, and 2nd in Illinois Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 23,856 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 6 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. Northwestern's acceptance rate is 7.69% last year (undergraduate school).
Northwestern University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Northwestern University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208 |
| Phone | 847-491-3741 |
| WEB | www.northwestern.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.northwestern.edu/admissions/ |
| Financial Aid | www.undergradaid.northwestern.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/northwestern |
| Veterans Tuition | www.chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/veteran-resources/ |
| Athletic | https://www.registrar.northwestern.edu/records/enrollment-graduation-statistics/graduation-rates.html |
| Disability Service | www.northwestern.edu/accessiblenu/about-us/our-office/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Northwestern University is 7.69% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 55.31%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 7.69 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 55.31 % |
Tuition & Fees
Northwestern's 2025 tuition & fees is $68,322 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.52% compared to the last year's rate ($65,997).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $54,655. The graduate tuition increased by 1.46% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $68,322 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $54,655 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 23,856 students have enrolled at Northwestern (2024-2025). Among them, 781 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Northwestern has 9,399 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 14,457 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 23,856 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,399 |
| Graduate Students | 14,457 |
| Online Enrollment | 781 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Northwestern offers 448 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 14 out of the 448 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Northwestern
| Number of programs | 448 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 14 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |