Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Northwestern is a private research university in Evanston, known for its journalism and business schools.
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Tuition
$65,997
Acceptance
7.15%
Students
23,006
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 6.0×Graduates earn about 6.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
96%
Freshman Retention
97%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
7.15%
SAT range
1490 - 1560
ACT range
33 - 35
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
23,006
Undergrads
8,960
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
500
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
High risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
426
Violent Rate / 1,000
4.56
Property Rate / 1,000
7.7
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Evanston
Violent Rate / 100k
323
Property Rate / 100k
1,767
Location
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Evanston, IL 60208
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