Evanston, Illinois · Basic research profile · Information checked Aug 2026
Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private institution in Evanston, Illinois. The listed annual cost before aid is about $91,290. It reports aid for 29.2% of international students.
This profile contains basic institutional context. BD2US has not completed its detailed deadline, testing, English-proficiency, and scholarship review for this college.
At a glance
Start with the numbers—then investigate the story.
Annual cost of attendance
$91,290Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Previous-cycle on-campus estimate calculated from the official out-of-state tuition and fees, books, room and board, and other-expense components.International students receiving aid
29.2%This published share describes past awards; availability does not guarantee affordability.Average international award
$71,851An average is not a promise. Award amounts can differ substantially by student.Overall acceptance rate
7.153%Calculated from official information · 2023-24 · U.S. Department of Education NCES/IPEDS. Institution-wide context, never an estimate of your individual chance.International acceptance rate
Not yet confirmedOfficial review still needed. A separate international rate is not reliably published for many colleges.Ranking context
=45 global · QS 2027Universities show only their official QS 2027 global rank.Application plans and deadlines
Know which choices restrict you—and when each item is due.
Early application round; review the signed ED agreement.
Nonbinding; additional music-program deadlines apply.
November 1, 2026
January 4, 2027
Application requirements
Testing, English proficiency, and scholarships
SAT / ACT
SAT or ACT optional; self-reporting accepted
- SAT composite
- Not listed
- Math middle 50%
- 760–790
- EBRW middle 50%
- 730–770
- SAT submitted
- 50%
SAT/ACT optional; self-reporting accepted. Report highest SAT sections and the official ACT superscore; do not calculate your own ACT superscore. Official scores required on enrollment.
Official testing policy ↗ · Checked Oct 2026
English proficiency
Reviewed test routes
- TOEFL
- No minimum required
- IELTS
- No minimum required
- Duolingo
- No minimum required
Official English scores required for applicable non-native/non-English-school applicants. No minimum cutoff. Accepts TOEFL iBT, IELTS (including Indicator) and DET; not TOEFL ITP Plus. English exams are not superscored; TOEFL MyBest not reviewed.
Official English-test guidance ↗ · Checked Oct 2026
Scholarships to check
1 named option
Largest listed merit scholarship
Demons. NeedHow to apply: Requires application
Important note: Must apply for need-based aid (not really merit-based)
Check current eligibility, amount, renewal rules, and deadline on the official scholarship page.Funding evidence to investigate
A funding option worth checking
Must apply for need-based aid (not really merit-based)
Bangladesh applicant lens
What this information means
Treat affordability as a first filter
The listed price is high enough that a Bangladeshi applicant needing substantial support should confirm international need-based aid or named scholarships before investing heavily in the application.
Aid prevalence is not aid generosity
29.2% receiving aid shows how common an award was in the reported year, while the average award helps estimate scale. Neither figure explains your likely package or the current policy.
Selectivity needs context
A low overall rate means the college should be treated as highly uncertain for every applicant. It cannot be the only financial or academic route on your list.
Fall 2027 research checklist
Verify these before the college enters your final list.
- Affordability: net price for international students, need-based eligibility, merit awards, renewal conditions, and indirect costs.
- Application policy: Fall 2027 testing requirements, English-proficiency routes, application plans, fee waivers, and deadlines.
- Academic fit: intended major, curriculum flexibility, first-year support, research access, and any portfolio or prerequisite requirements.
- International support: housing, health insurance, airport arrival, visa-document timeline, campus employment, and advising.
Climate context
Annual average 9.8°C; January is typically the coldest month and August the warmest.
Campus safety
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Identity, overall admission counts, and available score ranges are checked against U.S. Department of Education information. Confirm changing application policies on the college's official pages.
See the original research note
Northwestern University is a private institution located in Evanston, Illinois. The campus setting is city: small and it is a XL (20K+) size school. For financial aid, the total cost of attendance is approximately $93,448 per year, it operates on a Yes (aware) need policy, approximately 29% of international students receive financial aid with an average award of $71,851. Regarding admissions, its overall acceptance rate is 7%. An important note: Must apply for need-based aid (not really merit-based)