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Rank #16

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL · Private · City

Source: Forbes Top CollegesUpdated: 3/1/2026Admissions: AvailableCost: AvailableEarnings: Available

Admissions & Cost

Acceptance rate7.1%
Graduation rate96.2%
In-state tuition$65,997
Out-of-state tuition$65,997
Cost of attendance$87,804
Enrollment8,960

Outcomes & Setting

Median earnings (10 years)$89,363
Campus settingCity
Coordinates42.0504, -87.6799
Official sitewww.northwestern.edu/

Academic Strengths

Social Sciences17.0%
Communication & Journalism14.0%
Engineering13.6%