Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Northwestern University is 7.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 55.16%. 23,535 men and 27,725 women applied to Northwestern and 1,652 men and 2,043 women students were accepted.
Among them, 919 men and 1,119 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwestern.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Northwestern
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants51,26123,53527,72510
Admitted3,6951,6522,04300
Enrolled2,0389191,11900
Acceptance Rate 7.21%7.02%7.37%0.00%-
Yield 55.16%55.63%54.77%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 965 students (47% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 638 students (31%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Northwestern.
The median SAT score is 1,530 with 750 SAT EBRW and 780 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 800 and 25th percentile is 760 .
The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75th percentile score of 35 and 25th percentile score of 33 at Northwestern. The median ACT math score is 34 and the ACT English score is 35.
The SAT and ACT scores at Northwestern University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,492, ACT: 34 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Northwestern
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total149015301570
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing730750770
SAT Math760780800
ACT Composite333435
ACT Math323435
ACT English353536
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, Recommendations, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Northwestern. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Northwestern University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
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Northwestern Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $75 for undergraduate schools and $95 for graduate schools of Northwestern University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to Northwestern.
Admission Information for Applying to Northwestern
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$75
Graduate Application Fees$95
Admission Informationwww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Online Applicationwww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Calendar SystemQuarter
Credits AcceptedAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered2-Years Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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