Northwestern University: Real Admission Outcomes
Measured from 535 real tracked applicants (updated weekly) — 28% admitted · official published rate 7.0% · admits avg GPA 3.9 · avg SAT 1522.
Acceptance rate by SAT band
Graduate programs (real outcomes)
SOCIAL_SCI PhD: 32% of 22 tracked applicants admitted
PhD: 32% of 22 tracked applicants admitted
FAQ
What is the real acceptance rate at Northwestern University?
Among 535 real tracked applicants, 28% were admitted (the university's official published rate is 7.0%).
What is the Northwestern University acceptance rate for international students?
Among 15 tracked international applicants, 8% were admitted.
What scores do admitted Northwestern University applicants have?
Tracked applicants at Northwestern University average GPA 3.9 and SAT 1522.
What are your odds at Northwestern University?
Astra computes calibrated odds for your exact profile — GPA, scores, background — from this same dataset, free.
Check my odds →Source: Astra outcome database — real, de-identified application results aggregated from public self-reports and opt-in user data; 300,000+ data points, refreshed weekly. Slices with fewer than 8 outcomes are never shown. Sample sizes vary; official university statistics may differ in scope.