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Northwestern University

Evanston, IL, US · City: Small

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Private nonprofit
Admission rate
8%
Graduation rate
96%
Average net price
$34,420
Student–faculty
6:1
Undergraduates
9,201
Tuition
$70,589 in-state / $70,589 out-of-state
Graduate tuition
$52,698 in-state / $52,698 out-of-state
Cost of attendance
$94,854
Test scores
SAT 1,533 · ACT 35
Retention rate
98%
Pell / federal loans
21% Pell · 18% loans
Median debt
$15,000
Earnings, 10 yrs out
$104,255

Net price by family income

Under $30k
$1,243
$30–48k
$3,373
$48–75k
$6,485
$75–110k
$14,059
$110k+
$48,837

Average yearly cost after grant aid, by family income (IPEDS Student Financial Aid).

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