Northwestern University

Private university

Evanston, United States 🇺🇸 World rank #47 · QS 2026Unverified

A top private research university near Chicago, home to the Medill School of Journalism and Kellogg School of Management, with strong programs in communication and theatre.

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Acceptance rate

7%Unverified

Students

23,000Unverified

International

5,500(24%)Unverified

Language

English

GPARequired 3.85 / 4UnverifiedYou ——
English (IELTS / TOEFL)Required IELTS 7 · TOEFL 100UnverifiedYou ——
SAT (middle 50%)Required 1480–1550UnverifiedYou ——
ACT (middle 50%)Required 33–35You ——

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Journalism
Business
Engineering
Theatre
Communication

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Dates not announced — deadlines change every year, check the admissions page.

Tuition: $63,000Unverified
Living costs: $18,000 – $25,000Unverified

Estimated total$81,000 – $88,000

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