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Northwestern University 2026

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Evanston, Illinois#6 (US News)Private university

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Acceptance rate

Total undergraduates

9,060

7.7%

Average SAT

25th–75th percentile1510 – 1560

1540

Average ACT

25th–75th percentile34 – 35

34

Factors of admission

Very ImportantImportantConsideredNot Considered

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA
Application essay
Recommendations
Extracurricular activities
Talent / ability
Character / personal qualities
Standardized test scores
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
racial_ethnic_status
Volunteer work
Work experience
Level of applicant's interest
Interview
State residence
Religious affiliation / commitment

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$94,968

total cost / year

Fees	Amount
Tuition	$69,375
Housing	$21,975
Books and supplies	$1,539
Transportation	Varies
Personal expenses	$2,079

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Campus diversity

Ethnic backgrounds

American Indian / Alaska Native14
Nonresident aliens1,068
Asian1,932
Two or more races716
Black / African American753
Race / ethnicity unknown409
Hispanic / Latino1,423
White2,740
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander5