Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Private University
Northwestern University is a private university in Evanston, IL with a 7% acceptance rate, SAT range of 1490–1560, ACT range of 33–35, median graduate earnings of $89,363. The campus experiences 80.2°F avg summer high and 24.9°F avg winter low, 39.8 inches of rain annually, 9.4 inches of snow. Graduates of Northwestern University earn a median of $89,363, with typical debt of $15,000 — an average return on investment.
Acceptance Rate
7.1%
SAT Range
1490–1560
ACT Range
33–35
Tuition (Out-of-State)
$65,997
Median Earnings
$89,363
Enrollment
8,960
Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Graduation Rate
96%
Retention Rate
97%
Top Majors by Graduate Earnings
Information Science/Studies.$102,998 / yr
Computer Science.$99,981 / yr
Applied Mathematics.$94,684 / yr
Industrial Engineering.$89,811 / yr
Economics.$84,932 / yr