Northwestern University Admissions Information

The admission process at Northwestern University has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Northwestern University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.

The admission process at Northwestern University has a 7% acceptance rate. The cost to apply is $75. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Northwestern University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.

Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Northwestern University. About 50% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,490 to 1,560. Additionally, about 29% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 33 to 35.

51,769 students applied to Northwestern. Of those, 7% were accepted (3,703 students). Of these 3,703 accepted students, 2,111 chose to enroll.