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2024-2025Data below is extracted from Northwestern University's official Common Data Set filing (2024-2025). The CDS is a standardized survey completed annually by colleges to provide consistent data on admissions, enrollment, costs, and financial aid.
Applicant Funnel
Admission Rate
7.7%
Total Applicants
49,460
Total Admitted
3,805
Total Enrolled
2,104
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 23,774 | 25,686 | 49,460 |
| Admitted | 1,735 | 2,070 | 3,805 |
| Enrolled | 977 | 1,127 | 2,104 |
Early Admissions
Early Decision
Deadline: 11/1
Applied5,154
Admitted1,186
Waitlist
Offered
—
Accepted Spot
—
Admitted from Waitlist
59
Admission Factors
How Northwestern University rates each factor in admissions decisions.
Very Important
GPARecommendationsEssayExtracurricularsTalent/AbilityCharacter/Personal QualitiesDemonstrated Interest
Considered
Class RankTest ScoresInterviewVolunteer WorkWork ExperienceLegacy/Alumni RelationGeographic ResidenceFirst Generation
Not Considered
State ResidencyReligious AffiliationRace/Ethnicity
Test Scores
Policy: not required
SAT Composite (25th–75th)1510–1560
8001600
SAT EBRW (25th–75th)740–770
200800
SAT Math (25th–75th)770–800
200800
ACT Composite (25th–75th)34–35
136
ACT English (25th–75th)35–36
136
ACT Math (25th–75th)32–35
136
Submitting SAT: 46%
Submitting ACT: 23%
GPA Distribution
Costs (CDS-Reported)
Tuition (In-State)
$69,375
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$69,375
Required Fees
$1,214
Room & Board
$21,975
Books & Supplies
$1,539
Total COA (In-State)
$94,103
Total COA (Out-of-State)
$94,103
Financial Aid
Avg Scholarship
$65,983
% Need Fully Met
100%
Avg Debt at Graduation
$32,540
% Graduating with Debt
29%
Graduation Rates
4-Year Rate
83.4%
5-Year Rate
93.6%
6-Year Rate
95%
Special Study Options
Accelerated programHonors programIndependent studyInternshipsDouble majorStudent-designed majorStudy abroadUndergraduate Research
Data extracted from the Northwestern University Common Data Set (2024-2025). Extraction coverage: 75.9%. View original PDF.