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Northwestern University Computer Science Programs

Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, IL. A Smaller City offers tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Northwestern University Rankings

Northwestern University has earned the following rankings for computer science programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#1 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Northwestern University?

Contact details for Northwestern University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone:	8474913741
Website:	www.northwestern.edu/
Admissions:	www.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid:	www.undergradaid.northwestern.edu/

How Do I Get Into Northwestern University?

You can apply to Northwestern University online at: www.northwestern.edu/admissions/

Northwestern University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Northwestern University

Here’s what Northwestern University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwestern University?

Northwestern University maintains an acceptance rate of 8%, which makes it extremely selective and highly competitive. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 55% choose to enroll — a strong indicator that admitted students commit to enrolling.

Average Test Scores

46% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Northwestern University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 740 and 770. Math scores were between 770 and 800.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1510 to 1570. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Northwestern University ranged between 33 and 35.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Northwestern University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	23,774	1,735	7%
Women	25,686	2,070	8%

Can I Afford Northwestern University?

The average net price after aid at Northwestern University is $27,143. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$67,158
In-State Fees	$1,164
Out-of-State Tuition	$67,158
Out-of-State Fees	$1,164
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$68,322
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$68,322

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 23% of students at Northwestern University receive some form of financial aid (2,111 students).

Nearly 52% of students at Northwestern University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $59,150 per student.

19% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,694.

Student Loan Debt

17% of Northwestern University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $5,773 per year.

Northwestern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,783 students enrolled at Northwestern University. Northwestern University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,960 undergraduate students at Northwestern University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,872
Black or African American	743
Hispanic	1,388
White	2,723
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	8
Two or More Races	689
Non-Resident	1,021

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Northwestern University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	394
California	238
New York	182
Florida	76
Texas	71

Additionally, approximately 11.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Northwestern University Graduate Student Diversity

14,046 of Northwestern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwestern University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1,783
Black or African American	744
Hispanic	1,025
White	4,845
American Indian/Alaska Native	14
Two or More Races	435
Non-Resident	4,045

Online Learning at Northwestern University

Northwestern University delivers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

16 undergraduate students at Northwestern University took at least one online class.

At the graduate level, 1,493 students took at least one online class and 781 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Computer Science Programs at Northwestern University

The following computer science majors are available at Northwestern University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Computer Science	120	139	18	277
Information Science/Studies	127	51	—	178
Computer and Information Sciences, General	1	35	—	36

Academic Programs at Northwestern University

Northwestern University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Northwestern University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.