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School Profile: Northwestern University

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

8,691 undergraduates of 9,976 total students

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Private

4 Year

City

Large

Some Data Not Available

Costs

Average Annual Cost

The average total cost of attending school for the most recent year.

The "out of pocket" cost of attending school after the student has received any financial aid that does not need to be repaid (grants and scholarships). This figure is comprehensive and includes expenses such as:

  • Tuition: $60,768
  • Books and Supplies: $1,566
  • Campus Housing: $18,264
  • Other Expenses: $3,240

As you can see, the average student who receives financial aid pays substantially less than the "sticker price."

$28,230

per year

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Cost by Family Income

The average annual cost based on family income.

The average annual cost based on family income.
Family Income Average Annual Cost
$0-$30,000 $8,911
$30,001-$48,000 $6,236
$48,001-$75,000 $9,389
$75,001-$110,000 $19,870
$110,001+ $46,687

Student Success

Graduation Rate

High graduation rates are a sign of student success.

A low graduation rate may burden people with student loan debt without the increased earning power of a college degree.
95% of students graduate within eight years.

Retention Rate

The percentage of students returning after year one.

A high retention rate is a general indicator that student financial and academic needs are being met. The national average retention rate is around 81% for four-year schools and 63% for two-year schools.
99% of students return after their first year.

Average 10 Year Salary

The average salaries of employed alumni 10 years after enrollment.

$93,400

annual salary

Popular Majors

The top majors and starting salaries of employed graduates.

Economics
$79,228
Journalism
$45,967
Psychology, General
$39,712
Political Science and Government
$48,088
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
$32,259

Biology, General
$17,332
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
$25,446
Communication and Media Studies
$50,315
Music
$32,052
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
$23,964
Mechanical Engineering
$73,440
Industrial Engineering
$81,227
Computer Science
$97,119
Community Organization and Advocacy
$56,347
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
$59,032
English Language and Literature, General
$32,481
International Relations and National Security...
$48,015
Information Science/Studies
$95,669
Applied Mathematics
$86,982
Mathematics
$75,237
History
$38,441
Statistics
$78,002
Chemical Engineering
$63,622
Manufacturing Engineering
$72,657
Public Policy Analysis
$46,718
Psychology, Other
$32,827
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group...
$35,509
Sociology
$42,753
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
$27,089
Anthropology
$30,120
Human Resources Management and Services
$72,625
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies...
$47,416

Admissions

Standardized Test Scores

SAT and ACT scores of admitted students.

SAT Reading

800 720 770

SAT Math

800 750 800

ACT

36 34 35

Acceptance Rate

The percentage of first-time applicants who were admitted.

7%

Financial Aid Debt

The figures below exclude possible loans from non-government lenders.

Students with Federal Loans

The percentage of students with federal aid.

23%

Student Federal Loan Debt

Lowest to highest based on field of study.

$11,630 - $38,832

$123 - $412 per month for 10 years

Parent PLUS Loans

Up to 5% of parents borrow federal loans.

$48,053

$571 per month for 10 years

Default Rate

The percentage of students who default on federal loans within three years.

Most federal student loans are in default if no payments have been made in 270 days. Default is a serious situation with substantial negative consequences for the borrower. A high default rate may indicate that students aren't earning enough to repay their loans or that schools are not educating students on loan repayment options (there are options to avoid default regardless of income). The national average default rate is approximately 7%.

Data Not Available

Student Body

Socio-Economic Diversity

The percentage of students who received an income-based federal Pell grant.

20%

of students

Enrollment Status

The percentage of undergraduates who are enrolled on a full-time schedule.

97% / 3%

Full-time / Part-time
8,691 total

Race/Ethnicity

The proportion of students in specific race/ethnicity categories.

40% White
20% Asian
14% Hispanic
10% Non-resident alien
7% Two or more races
6% Black
3% Unknown
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