Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$65,997
Out-of-State Tuition
$65,997
Avg On-Campus Living
$20,334
Avg Off-Campus Living
$20,334
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$86,331
Net price (after aid)$27,143
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$1,243
$30k – $48k$3,373
$48k – $75k$6,485
$75k – $110k$14,059
$110k+$48,837
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$89,363
Median debt at graduation$15,000
Est. monthly loan payment$159
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 6.0×Graduates earn about 6.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants19%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans19%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
96%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$89.4k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$15k below avg
Strong completion rate
96% above avg
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$66k
Net price
$27.1k
Pell
19%
Median debt
$15k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$89.4k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (30)
Natural Sciences
MathematicsPhysicsEnvironmental Science
Social Sciences
International RelationsEconomicsSociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
CybersecurityData ScienceWeb Development
Education
Special Education
Admissions
Acceptance rate
7%
SAT range
1490 - 1560
ACT range
33 - 35
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Northwestern University located?
- Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Northwestern University?
- Northwestern University is a private university based in IL. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Northwestern University is approximately 7%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Northwestern University?
- Northwestern University's published in-state tuition is approximately $65,997 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Northwestern University?
- Northwestern University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,006 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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