Early Decision
Fall 2026
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL, US🇺🇸
Stories from students at Northwestern University
Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Evanston, US
From Kalunga Roots to Northwestern: My Journey from Brazil to Chicago
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by Jean from Brazil 🇧🇷
Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Evanston, US
Chasing My American Dream: How I Got a Full Ride to Northwestern
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by Carla from Spain 🇪🇸
Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Evanston, US
From MUN Simulations to Northwestern: My Journey as a Brazilian Student
by André from Brazil 🇧🇷
Northwestern University 🇺🇸
Evanston, US
My experience as an undergraduate student at Northwestern University with a full-ride scholarship
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by Evghenia from Moldova 🇲🇩
Location & Campus
Gender Distribution
Fall 2023 undergraduate% of International Students
2023-2024 undergraduateNorthwestern University is located in Small City of Evanston, IL, US🇺🇸
Admissions
Deadlines
- Regular DecisionFall 2026
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2023 undergraduateInternational
Overall
Overall ED
Test Scores SAT/ACT
Test Policy for Fall 2025: SAT/ACT Optional
SAT
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
730770
Math
760790
ACT
Composite
3335
Relative Importance of Factors in Admission Decisions
Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | ✓ | |||
| Class rank | ✓ | |||
| Academic GPA | ✓ | |||
| Standardized test scores | ✓ | |||
| Application essay | ✓ | |||
| Recommendation(s) | ✓ |
Non-Academic Factors
| Factor | Very Important | Important | Considered | Not Considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interview | ✓ | |||
| Extracurricular activities | ✓ | |||
| Talent/ability | ✓ | |||
| Character/personal qualities | ✓ | |||
| First generation | ✓ | |||
| Alumni/ae relation | ✓ | |||
| Geographical residence | ✓ | |||
| State residency | ✓ | |||
| Religious affiliation/commitment | ✓ | |||
| Volunteer work | ✓ | |||
| Work experience | ✓ | |||
| Level of applicant’s interest | ✓ |
Costs & Aid
$91,290Total Cost (On Campus)
$19,439Average Cost After Aid (On Campus)
| Estimated expenses | Academic year 2023-24 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate tuition and fees | $65,997 |
| Books and supplies | $1,686 |
| On-campus housing | $20,334 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,273 |
| Total | $91,290 |
Rankings
#6U.S. News Best National University Rankings 2025
#31Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025
#=50QS World University Rankings 2025
Fields of Study
Students graduated in 2022-2023