Applying to Northwestern

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of Northwestern University is 7.00% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 57.01%. 24,511 men and 27,258 women applied to Northwestern and 1,716 men and 1,908 women students were accepted.

Among them, 978 men and 1,088 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Northwestern.

In 2024, 1,063 students (50% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 614 students (29%) 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 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 770 and the 25^th percentile is 730. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 790 and 25^th percentile is 760 .

The median ACT composite score is 34 with 75^th percentile score of 35 and 25^th 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: 33 - private (not-for-profit) research university with very high research activity).

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 .

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.