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Northwestern University

Evanston, United States of America

Northwestern University, established in 1851, is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. It was established to serve the historic Northwest territory and the oldest charted university in Illinois. The university has its main campus along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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International applicants can apply through the Common Application or the Coalition Application with Scoir. They must submit required documents, including academic transcripts, standardized test scores, and proof of English proficiency.
Applicants need to provide official transcripts, standardized test scores (if applicable), letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and proof of English language proficiency.
Yes, international applicants must meet academic requirements and demonstrate English language proficiency through tests like TOEFL or IELTS. Specific score requirements may vary by program.

Northwestern University Application Statistics

Students
21205
Undergraduates
8353
Postgraduate
12855
Faculty Strength
3334
Student Faculty Ratio
6
Acceptance Rate
13 %
Tuition Fees
$ 67158
Living Cost
$ 16626
Other Fees
$ 3902
Avg. GPA
3.8
Avg. IB
37
Avg. Percentage
89 %
Avg. SAT
1520
Avg. ACT
24
Avg. IELTS
7
Avg. GMAT
732
Avg. GRE
315
Avg. GRE Quantitative
161
Avg. GRE Verbal
154

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