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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.

SchoolProgramAdded OnDecision
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 14, 2026
Rejected on Apr 10
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 10
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.80

Interviewed in early January, received rejection in April and since I said I was interested in the Masters program, was let to know I would hear about that by July

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 11, 2026
Rejected on Apr 10
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 10
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.93

Emailed with PhD rejection, was told I am being considered for MS. Undergrad with 2 years of research experience but no publications yet.

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Apr 02, 2026
Accepted on Apr 02
Total comments
Accepted on Apr 02
Fall 2026
International

Mechanical Engineering: MS program

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Mar 27, 2026
Accepted on Mar 27
Total comments
Accepted on Mar 27
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.67
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Mar 27, 2026
Accepted on Mar 27
Total comments
Accepted on Mar 27
Fall 2026
International
GPA 4.00

received an email to check the decision on applyweb

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Mar 10, 2026
Rejected on Mar 10
Total comments
Rejected on Mar 10
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.92
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Mar 06, 2026
Rejected on Mar 06
Total comments
Rejected on Mar 06
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.74
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Feb 07, 2026
Accepted on Feb 06
Total comments
Accepted on Feb 06
Fall 2026
International
GPA 3.45
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Feb 06, 2026
Accepted on Feb 06
Total comments
Accepted on Feb 06
Fall 2026
International
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Jan 22, 2026
Accepted on Jan 22
Total comments
Accepted on Jan 22
Fall 2026
American
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Jan 08, 2026
Interview on Dec 23
Total comments
Interview on Dec 23
Fall 2026
American
GPA 3.81

Interview with potential PI (not listed in SOP)

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Apr 23, 2025
Accepted on Apr 23
Total comments
Accepted on Apr 23
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.30

Was notified by mail to check decision at the website.

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Apr 23, 2025
Accepted on Apr 23
Total comments
Accepted on Apr 23
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.41

Applied March 7th, received no communication until email indicating decision letter

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 09, 2025
Rejected on Apr 09
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 09
Fall 2025
American
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 09, 2025
Rejected on Apr 09
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 09
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.42

Received an email that I am still being considered for admission to the Masters program. I have removed my application for that as I have already enrolled in a PhD at CMU. Had one first-authorship, a few second authorships, and 5 years of R&D experience in industry. 3A/3P/5R

Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 04, 2025
Rejected on Apr 04
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 04
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.80
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 04, 2025
Rejected on Apr 04
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 04
Fall 2025
International
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringPhD
Apr 03, 2025
Rejected on Apr 03
Total comments
Rejected on Apr 03
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.52
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Mar 08, 2025
Accepted on Feb 21
Total comments
Accepted on Feb 21
Fall 2025
International
GPA 3.29
Northwestern University
Mechanical EngineeringMasters
Feb 12, 2025
Accepted on Jan 30
Total comments
Accepted on Jan 30
Fall 2025
American
GPA 3.30