Northwestern University
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Academic Information
Acceptance Rate: 7%
Average High School GPA: 3.9
Standardized Test Policy: Test-Optional
SAT Range: 1490-1570
ACT Range: 33-35
Sources: University Website, U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Wikipedia.com, Bigfuture (collegeboard.org), UniversityLiving.com, Prepscholar.com, Petersons.com
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Demographics & Costs
Undergraduate Population: Approximately 8,846
Public or Private: Private
University Religious Affiliation: None
Political Leaning: Liberal
In-State Tuition: $67,158
Out-of-State Tuition: $67,158
Sources: U.S. News Best Colleges, Niche.com, Forbes America’s Top Colleges, Wikipedia
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Location & Setting
City, State: Evanston, Illinois
Setting: Urban
U.S. Region: Midwest
Average Winter Temperature: January daily average is 22°F (-6°C)
Average Summer Temperature: July daily average is 80°F (27°C)
Average Annual Precipitation: Approximately 36 inches (914 mm)
Nearest Airport: Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD) — Approximately 13 miles (30-minute drive) from campus.
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Social Media
Instagram: @northwesternu
Swim Team Instagram: @nuswimdive
Twitter: @NorthwesternU
Facebook: NorthwesternU
LinkedIn: Northwestern University
YouTube: NorthwesternU
TikTok: @northwestern.u
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University Athletics
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Swimming & Diving Team
Aquatic Complex: Norris Aquatics Center
Head Coach: Rachel Stratton-Mills
Men’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Women’s Recruiting Questionnaire
Men’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #44
Men’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #7 in Big Ten
Women’s Swim Team National Rank (SwimCloud): #45
Women’s Swim Team Conference Rank (SwimCloud): #9 in Big Ten
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U.S. News College Rankings
#6 in National Universities (tie)
#16 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#6 in Industrial / Manufacturing
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
At schools whose highest degree is a doctorate
#8 in Psychology Programs (tie)
#36 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
#21 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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Forbes Top Colleges
#220
Best Employers for New Grads 2025
#11
#10
In Private Colleges
#11
In Research Universities
#1
In The Midwest
America's Best Employers By State 2024
#219
America's Best Employers for Diversity 2024
#72
#87
America's Best Value Colleges 2019
#100
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Niche Grades
Overall Grade: A+
Academics: A+
Diversity: A+
Athletics: A
Professors: A+
Dorms: B
Student Life: A+
Value: A
Campus: A-
Party Scene: B+
Location: A-
Campus Food: B-
Safety: B+
Best Colleges for Student-Athletes in America: Ranked #20 of 1,310
Best College for Athletics in America: Ranked #110 of 1,332
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