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Northwestern University

Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208

Official telephone: (847) 491-3741
Website: https://www.northwestern.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 847 491-7271

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 1
Application fee: $75
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT II considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 2 for SAT I/ACT, January 2 for SAT II
School has formalized early decision program: yes
Early decision application deadline: November 1
Number of early decision applications submitted: 4,545
Number of early decision applications accepted: 1,105 (24%)
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability very important
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1490 - 1550
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 33 - 35
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 43%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 39%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 47,636
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 3,321
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 69
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 73%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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