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Northwestern University

#110 QS World Ranking#84 THE RankingUnited StatesPrivate nonprofit
  • QS ranking#110
  • Acceptance rate7%
  • Typical GPA3.9+ GPA
  • Tuition / year$63,468

Overview

About Northwestern University

Medill is #1 journalism school in US; Kellogg MBA is top for management; quarter system accelerates learning; strong arts programs

  • International environmentDiverse; ~9% intl UG; Evanston is a comfortable college town near Chicago
  • Teaching styleLecture + discussion; fast-paced quarters; interdisciplinary encouraged

Academics

Subjects and fit

Strongest subjects

  • Journalism (Medill)
  • Theatre (TAPS)
  • Law
  • Business (Kellogg)
  • Engineering
  • Social Sciences

Best for

  • Journalism students
  • managers
  • law aspirants
  • social scientists; want big-city access

Getting in

Admission requirements

  • GPA: 3.9+ GPA
  • TOEFL 100+ / IELTS 7.0+
  • SAT/ACT required; holistic
  • Difficulty: Extremely Competitive
  • Acceptance rate: 7%
  • Deadline: UG: Jan 1 (ED: Nov 1) | Kellogg MBA: Jan/Apr | Law: Mar 1

On campus

Campus and location

Housing guaranteed Y1; Evanston housing reasonable vs NYC/SF

Money

Costs and scholarships

  • Tuition (USD)63,468 (UG)
  • Living cost (USD)20,000–25,000
  • ScholarshipsNeed-blind US; meets 100% need; some merit aid

  • Need-Based Financial Aid at Northwestern University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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  • Graduate Assistantships at Northwestern University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ và Tiến sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

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  • MFA in Writing for the Screen and Stage Scholarship at Northwestern University 2026 (Full Tuition)

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    Sinh viên quốc tế bậc Thạc sĩ, mọi quốc tịch.

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  • Doctoral Funding at Northwestern University 2026 (Fully Funded)

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    United StatesThe great news is that there is no specific deadline to apply for Doctoral Funding! While there is no fixed deadline to apply, you do need to apply for Ph.D. admissions at Northwestern University . Ph.D. admissions timelines can differ by department or project—please check your department’s page for specifics.
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  • Teaching Assistantships at Western University 2026

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  • Western’s Admission Scholarship Program at Western University 2026

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  • International President’s Entrance Scholarships at Western University 2026

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After graduation

Careers and outcomes

  • Industry connectionsDeloitte, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, media companies (NBC/MSNBC), Chicago tech
  • InternshipsKellogg consulting immersions; Medill journalism practicals; limited co-op
  • EmployabilityTop for journalism, consulting, management; Kellogg dominant in brand/marketing

The honest view

Why students choose Northwestern University

  • Need-blind US; meets 100% need; some merit aid
  • Employability: Top for journalism, consulting, management; Kellogg dominant in brand/marketing

Worth knowing

Quarter system stress; Evanston can feel isolated; less entrepreneurial than coastal peers

GlowBal's insider note

UNRESOLVED_SOURCE_CLAIM: Northwestern meets 100% demonstrated need. INSIGHT: Medill graduates consistently dominate major US newsrooms. Kellogg is especially strong in marketing and management consulting.

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