$26,830/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
This school is most selective, so admission takes a strong academic record. Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $26,830 a year against a $94,878 list price, a 72% gap. 95% of students graduate, well above the national average.
Northwestern University is a urban private four-year institution located in Evanston, IL. It enrolls a large student body of approximately 23,856 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
8%
SAT range
1510 - 1570
Academic fit
Admission probability
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Academics
Student:faculty
6:1
Avg class size (est.)
~15 students
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Costs
Sticker price
$94,878
Avg net price after aid
$26,830
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Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
52%
Avg grant aid
$59,150
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
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Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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