Northwestern University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Northwestern University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

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Northwestern University

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.

Summary

The Northwestern University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Speech Language Pathology had both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Computer Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, pointing to its stringent criteria. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, underscoring its selective nature. Materials Science and Engineering reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting a balanced yet competitive program. Audiology saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Mechanical Engineering experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Political Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. History had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its stringent criteria. Sociology reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

30% Acceptance Rate. Based on The GRADCAFE data.

School	Program	Added On	Decision
Northwestern University (NWU)	(Computer Science ) Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F17 International GPA 3.80
The first ad after 6 rej streaks!!!! Almost crying.... Experience(all related to ML): TA+RA+1 publication.
Northwestern University	Comparative Literature PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 GRE 163 GRE V 165 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.80
Accepted off the waitlist.
Northwestern University	Biological Sciences IBiS PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F17 American GRE 158 GRE V 158 GRE AW 5.50 GPA 3.88
3 years research experience and a publication
Northwestern University	Chemistry PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 167 GRE V 170 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.67
Northwestern University	Social-Personality Psychology PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F17
Email from faculty (who I've met before) requesting a Skype interview
Northwestern University	ECE PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International GRE 168 GRE V 147 GRE AW 3.50 GPA 3.36
Northwestern University	Civil Engineering (Transport & Planning) PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F18 International GRE 154 GRE V 165 GRE AW 3.00
$ 2683 monthly stipend, tuition waiver, $2500 relocation incentive, and health insurance. Also, offer to attend open house in Feb first week in the university and travel/ accommodation expenses will be covered by the department.
Northwestern University	Biomedical Engineering (BME) PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F18 American GRE 168 GRE V 159 GRE AW 5.00 GPA 3.40
1 co authorship paper 1 first author poster several coauthored posters. this is my second time applying to Northwestern's BME program...finally got an invite the second time!!
Northwestern University	Physics PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F19 American
Northwestern University	History PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F19 American


Northwestern University	BBS - Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F16 International GRE 161 GRE V 141 GPA 3.20
Northwestern University	Neuroscience (NUIN) PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F20 International
Northwestern University	History PhD	November 30, -0001	Wait listed on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Wait listed on 30 Nov F18
Northwestern University	Human Development And Social Policy (HDSP) PhD	November 30, -0001	Interview on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Interview on 30 Nov F19 International
Invited to interview weekend.
Northwestern University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F16 International GRE 170 GPA 3.96
Unofficial mail
Northwestern University	Economics PhD	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F15 American GRE 168 GRE V 163 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.94
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Northwestern University	Finance PhD	November 30, -0001	Other on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Other on 30 Nov F18 International
No news yet, and this isn't understandable. I had my interviews more than three weeks ago. My guess is that because they are recruiting finance and financial econ program at the same time, so it is taking longer than they initially expected. Fingers Crossed!
Northwestern University	Genetic Counseling Masters	November 30, -0001	Wait listed on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Wait listed on 30 Nov F17 American
Waitlisted for an interview
Northwestern University	Chemical And Biological Engineering PhD	November 30, -0001	Rejected on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Rejected on 30 Nov F15 International
Sign, will probably have to go to Baltimore.
Northwestern University	Speech Language Pathology Masters	November 30, -0001	Accepted on 30 Nov	Total comments See More Report
Accepted on 30 Nov F19 International GRE 167 GRE V 149 GRE AW 4.00 GPA 3.84
SO SURPRISED because my GRE wasn't so good and I was waitlisted from 5 schools till now. But here it comes!!!! Definitely my dream school, although tuition is super high.

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