Northwestern University
Acceptance
8%
Avg SAT
1533
Tuition
$68,322
Grad Rate (4yr)
83%
Retention
98%
Earnings
$89,363
AI Overview
Northwestern blends Big Ten spirit with academic firepower, anchored by standout programs in journalism, theater, and engineering. The Evanston campus sits on Lake Michigan's shore, just a train ride from Chicago's internship opportunities and cultural scene. Students here tend to be ambitious multitaskers—the type who'll research in a lab, perform in a musical, and catch a football game the same weekend. The quarter system keeps the pace fast and allows for exploring more classes across disciplines.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
Tuition
$68,322
Room & Board
$21,126
Average Net Price
$29,167
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
19%
Take Federal Loans
17%
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$89,363Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$15,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesInformation Science/Studies
88 graduates
$163,740
4 yrs after graduation
Computer Science
127 graduates
$155,106
4 yrs after graduation
Applied Mathematics
45 graduates
$148,740
4 yrs after graduation
Industrial Engineering
62 graduates
$138,720
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
373 graduates
$126,006
4 yrs after graduation
Statistics
61 graduates
$122,682
4 yrs after graduation
Chemical Engineering
34 graduates
$111,040
4 yrs after graduation
Human Resources Management and Services
10 graduates
$108,498
4 yrs after graduation
Mathematics
72 graduates
$107,072
4 yrs after graduation
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
45 graduates
$102,994
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
145+ programsAnd 133 more programs available
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