A+
Rating
Private
Type
25,614
Students
$56,232
Tuition
9%
Acceptance
#18
Ranking
Small City
Campus Setting
Northwestern University is a very large private university located in Evanston, IL ranked 18th in the United States. It has a total of 9,906 full-time undergraduate students and is highly competitive, accepting a tad less than 1 out of every 10 applicants. Northwestern University offers 406 different majors and is best known for its Manufacturing Engineering, Journalism, and Drama programs (nationally ranked 1st, 2nd, and 2nd respectively). With an annual tuition of $56,232 per year, Northwestern University is exceptionally expensive. 76.5% of students graduate ready to the next chapter of their lives, joining the labor market. After college, alumni go on to make around $69,000 per year, which is 66% over the national median.
Northwestern University
National Average
$78,654/year
Total annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses; excluding any financial aid, grants or scholarships.
$34,451/year
Average annual cost including tuition, books and living expenses after financial aid, grants or scholarships.
Northwestern University
National
1440 - 1550
64% of students submit
55%
31 - 35
53% of students submit
Required
$75
Full-Time
Part-Time
48%
83%
52%
15%
3%
1%
15% Business/Commerce, General
5% Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
5% Business Administration and Management, General
75% Others
15%
1167 Graduates
5%
419 Graduates
5%
403 Graduates
4%
323 Graduates
4%
317 Graduates
3%
202 Graduates
2%
188 Graduates
2%
171 Graduates
Students
Professors
6
2,577,346
$41,227
98%
Total spend on salaries and wages to all employees, faculty, staff, per student.
High retention indicates students are generally satisfied with their experience.
Northwestern University
National
$58,900
2 Years After Graduation
1%
$69,000
6 Years After Graduation
76%