Northwestern University
Evanston, IL. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Evanston, IL · Small city |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 9,201 |
| Acceptance rate | 7% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1490–1570 · 47% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 33–35 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 96% |
| First-year retention | 98% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 6:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $91,250 |
| Application fee | $75 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 4, 2027
Most popular majors: Communications, Social sciences, Engineering, Biology, Computer science.
Northwestern campus map
On campus
Seeley G. Mudd Science and Engineering Library, Northwestern University Library, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, Deering Library, Math Library, Patten Gymnasium, Blomquist Recreation Center, Shanley Hall, Vandy Christie Tennis Center.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Dave's New Kitchen, Soban Korea, Stacked and Folded, Tomate Fresh Kitchen, Domino's, Ovo Frito Cafe
- Coffee: Coffee Lab, Kung Fu Tea, Starbucks, Kilwins, Peet's Coffee
- Nightlife: JT's Bar & Grill, 27 Live
- Shops: Middles Used Books, Bookends & Beginnings, Comix Revolution
- Museums and culture: Noyes Cultural Arts Center, Evanston Public Library, Alley Gallery, Music Institute of Chicago
- Groceries: Foster Deli, D&D Finer Foods, 7-Eleven
- Parks: Northwestern Lakefill, Philbrick Park, Fireman's Park, Oldberg Park, Thomas Eddy Tallmadge Park, Light House Landing Park