ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private university in IL, founded in 1851 and offers Bachelor's degrees for undergraduates and Master's and Doctoral degrees for graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment is 8,194, and the graduate enrollment is 13,878. Northwestern University is a hyper-selective school, receiving 39,263 applications and accepting 9.3% of applicants. Additionally, Northwestern University's athletics teams compete at the varsity level.
School Highlights
School Stats
- Location
- Evanston, Illinois
- Avg. GPA
- 4.05
- Est. average tuition
- $67,158
Faculty and Students
- Full-Time Enrolled Students
- 8,194
- Full-Time Faculty
- 4,000
- Faculty-to-Student Ratio
- 6 : 1
Standardized Test Score Range
- SAT Critical Reading
- 700
- SAT Math
- 730
- ACT Composite
- 33
KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Acceptance Factors
- extracurricular activities Important
- alumni relation Considered
- level of applicant's interest Considered
- character/personal qualities Important
Average Acceptance Rate
Athletics
Varsity Sports
Men's Sports
Baseball | Basketball | Football | Golf | Soccer | Swimming And Diving | Tennis | Wrestling
Women's Sports
Basketball | Fencing | Field Hockey | Golf | Lacrosse | Soccer | Softball | Swimming And Diving | Tennis | Volleyball | Cross-Country Running