Tuition (in-state)$68,000
Student : faculty6:1
Acceptance7%
Enrollment23,000
Walk score85
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Education
| Programs | Journalism, theatre, engineering, economics, communication |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 95% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $68,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $68,000 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 6:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 6:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 95%
Location and walk score
85/ 100
| Setting | Urban campus with daily needs within walking distance |
|---|---|
| Climate | Four seasons; warm summers and cool winters |
| Getting around | Strong transit; most students go car-free |
Things to do nearby
- Lakefill sunsets
- Chicago theatre and museums
- Northwestern Dance Marathon
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 13,000 |
|---|
- Kellogg MBA
- Medill MS in journalism
- Pritzker Law
- Feinberg medicine
- McCormick engineering MS
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$75,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months91%
Career servicesNorthwestern Career Advancement with the Chicago Field Studies internship-for-credit program
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- Amazon
- Accenture
- Epic
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
82%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Northwestern Career Advancement summer grants
- Medill Journalism Residency
- Chicago Field Studies for credit
Alumni
| Living alumni | 230,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Stephen Colbert
- Meghan Markle
- David Schwimmer
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | Big Ten |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Need-based aid100% of need met, no loans · Deadline: Jan 3
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