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Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

7.7%

Acceptance Rate

$68,322

Avg Cost (In-State)

$68,322

Avg Cost (Out-of-State)

95.5%

Graduation Rate

9,201

Total Enrollment

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GPAClass RankRecommendationsExtracurricularsTalent / AbilityCharacter

Source: Common Data Set

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Graduate outcomes

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

$76,844

Median Earnings at 6 Years

median graduate salary 6 years after starting

$89,363

Median Earnings at 10 Years

median graduate salary 10 years after starting

96%

4-Year Graduation Rate

students completing degree within 4 years

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect federal aid recipients only — actual median earnings may be higher at schools where many students receive grants rather than loans.

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