Northwestern University
Evanston
About
Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a prestigious private research university renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant campus life. It is home to esteemed schools such as the Kellogg School of Management, the Pritzker School of Law, and the Feinberg School of Medicine, all of which are recognized for their cutting-edge research and professional training. Northwestern also boasts a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative educational environment.
This data is estimated based on applicant submissions at The GradCafe.
Decision Breakdown
- Accepted
- 3,974
- 31.8% of decisions
- Rejected
- 6,240
- 49.9% of decisions
- Interview
- 1,334
- 10.7% of decisions
- Wait Listed
- 958
- 7.7% of decisions
Average Scores
- Avg UGPA
- 3.77
- Avg GRE Quant
- 239
- Avg GRE Verbal
- 225
- Avg GRE Writing
- 5.1
Year-over-Year Comparison
by calendar year| Decision | 2025↑ | 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted | 217 (28.7%) | 158 (26.5%) |
| Rejected | 396 (52.4%) | 277 (46.5%) |
| Interview | 91 (12.0%) | 108 (18.1%) |
| Wait Listed | 52 (6.9%) | 53 (8.9%) |
Popular Programs
- 1Economics1235 results
- 2Political Science533 results
- 3Philosophy493 results
- 4Sociology429 results
- 5English415 results
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Latest Results
View all results for Northwestern University| School | Program | Added On | Decision | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Northwestern University | PhysicsPhD | Jun 29, 2026 | Rejected on Mar 15 | |
Rejected on Mar 15 Fall 2026 American GPA 4.00 | ||||
Biophys theory/comp, 4.0 Physics/Math @ PUI | ||||
Northwestern University | CounselingMasters | Jun 04, 2026 | Interview on May 18 | |
Interview on May 18 Fall 2026 American GPA 2.70 | ||||
Northwestern University | ChemistryPhD | May 01, 2026 | Rejected on May 01 | |
Rejected on May 01 Fall 2026 American | ||||
Northwestern University | Technology and Social BehaviorPhD | May 01, 2026 | Rejected on May 01 | |
Rejected on May 01 Fall 2026 American | ||||
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Northwestern University | Technology and Social BehaviorPhD | May 01, 2026 | Rejected on May 01 | |
Rejected on May 01 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.91 | ||||
I expected a rejection at this point but it’s insulting for results to have taken this long. | ||||
Northwestern University | Media, Technology, and SocietyPhD | May 01, 2026 | Rejected on May 01 | |
Rejected on May 01 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.98 | ||||
GPA Masters. Absolutely insulting for them to string along any applicant until May 1st. Zero notification beforehand, they didn't answer any emails sent to them about the process, nothing. Waiting almost six months for a decision to a school is an incredibly red flag, I would never apply here again. Terrible end to an even worse cycle 0.5a/0w/0i/5.5r | ||||
Northwestern University | Black StudiesPhD | Apr 30, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 30 | |
Rejected on Apr 30 Fall 2026 American | ||||
I wouldn’t have known about my rejection had I not emailed, which is disappointing. I urge anyone else still waiting to reach out. | ||||
Northwestern University | Interdisciplinary PhD in Theatre and Drama (IPTD)PhD | Apr 20, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 17 | |
Rejected on Apr 17 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.99 | ||||
Northwestern University | AstronomyPhD | Apr 16, 2026 | Rejected on Apr 16 | |
Rejected on Apr 16 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.43 | ||||
Radio silence until I emailed them directly on April 15th. I knew I wasn't getting in but it would've been nice to hear anything at all. | ||||
Northwestern University | AstronomyPhD | Apr 16, 2026 | Accepted on Apr 01 | |
Accepted on Apr 01 Fall 2026 American GPA 3.90 | ||||
"we truly enjoyed reviewing your materials... [&] were genuinely impressed by your application" like you aren't saying that to every pretty girl on the street who passes by | ||||