Northwestern University is a private institution in Evanston, Illinois, enrolling 23,409 students. It admits 7% of applicants. The average student pays $28,230 per year after financial aid, against a published cost of $81,058.

Admissions

Acceptance rate: 7%
Applicants: 47,636
Admitted: 3,321
SAT (middle 50%): 1490–1550
Yield: 62.8%

Cost and financial aid

Cost of attendance: $81,058
Average net price: $28,230
Tuition and fees: $60,768
Median debt at graduation: $13,666

Academics and campus

Total enrollment: 23,409
Student-faculty ratio: 6:1
Graduation rate: 95%
Freshman retention: 99%
US News rank: #9

After graduation

Median earnings (10 yr): $85,796
Median earnings (6 yr): $72,370
Loan repayment (3 yr): 91.3%

Source: IPEDS and Common Data Set filings. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available for Northwestern University.

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