What families actually pay at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Published cost of attendance
$91,250 / year
| Under $30K household income | $1,764 |
| $30–48K household income | $6,099 |
| $48–75K household income | $7,898 |
| $75–110K household income | $18,282 |
| $110K+ household income | $48,777 |
Average net price per year — total cost minus grants and scholarships — for aid-receiving students, by household income. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
8%
SAT math (25–75)
770–800
4-yr grad rate
95%
Median earnings (10 yr)
$89,363
Undergrads
9,201
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