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Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · City · 9,201 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Medium (3k–10k)
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Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Evanston, IL, 60208 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORD · Chicago O'Hare
13 mi away
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Admission Rate
8%
Cost of Attendance
$91,250
per academic year
Graduation Rate
96%
Median Earnings
$89,363
10 yrs after entry
Median Debt
$15,000
at graduation
Enrollment
9,201
Medium (3k–10k)
Cost
In-state tuition
$68,322
Out-of-state tuition
$68,322
Room & board
$21,126
Avg net price
$29,167
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$1,764
$30–48k
$6,099
$48–75k
$7,898
$75–110k
$18,282
$110k+
$48,777
Admissions
Admit rate
8%
SAT average
1533
740–770 range
ACT midpoint
35
33–35 range
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
Outcomes
Graduation rate
96%
1st-yr retention
98%
Consumer completion
97%
Median earnings (6yr)
$76,844
Median earnings (10yr)
$89,363
Median debt
$15,000
Monthly loan payment
$159
Student Body
Men 46%Women 54%
6
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
■ Students  ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
19%
First-generation
15%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
3%
Race & ethnicity
White
31%
Hispanic
16%
Black
8%
Asian
21%
Two or more
8%
Non-resident
12%
Unknown
4%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$76,844
10 years after entry
$89,363
Economics373
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication247
Psychology, General211
Biology, General135
Computer Science127
Neurobiology and Neurosciences113
Political Science and Government106
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft89
Information Science/Studies88
Communication and Media Studies82
Community Organization and Advocacy80
Music77
Mechanical Engineering72
Mathematics72
Public Health66
Industrial Engineering62
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Institutional
Avg faculty salary
$20,322/mo
Instructional spend/student
$48,932
Federal loan rate
17%