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Northwestern University — Admissions Profile Report 2025

Admissions profile 2025

Northwestern University is a private nonprofit, doctoral / research institution in Illinois. This report summarizes admissions activity from 2025 federal data.

Acceptance rate

7.7%

most selective

SAT median

1533

Out of every 100 applicants

Out of every 100 applicants Admitted 8/100; Denied 92/100
  • Admitted 8/100
  • Denied 92/100

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 740-770. 200 800 25-75 percentile

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile)

SAT Math (25th-75th percentile) Range from 200 to 800; 25-75 band 770-800. 200 800 25-75 percentile

ACT composite range (admitted students)

ACT composite range (admitted students) Range from 1 to 36; 25-75 band 33-35. 1 36 25-75 percentile

Selectivity tier

Selectivity tier Most selective 0–10%; Highly selective 10–25%; Selective 25–50%; Moderately selective 50–75%; Open 75–100%. This school: 7.7%. ► Most selective 0%–10% 7.7% Highly selective 10%–25% Selective 25%–50% Moderately selective 50%–75% Open 75%–100%

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates

Race / ethnicity of undergraduates Stacked bar: White 30.6%, Asian 21.2%, Hispanic 15.8%, Non-resident 11.6%, Black 8.4%, Two or more 7.9%, Unknown 4.4%, Native 0.2%, Pacific Islander 0.1%. 30.6% 21.2% 15.8% 11.6% 8.4% White 30.6% Asian 21.2% Hispanic 15.8% Non-resident 11.6% Black 8.4% Two or more 7.9% Unknown 4.4% Native 0.2% Pacific Islander 0.1%

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