Admission Results
Northwestern University acceptance rate and admitted-student profile
Northwestern University shows an observed acceptance rate of 49.8% from 392 application outcomes in the NexStudy admits/rejects database.
Acceptance rate
49.8%
Applications
392
Accepted
151
Rank by volume
#16
Score distributions
| GPA average | 3.78 |
| GPA middle 50% | 3.57 - 3.97 |
| GRE average | 322 |
| GRE quant / verbal | N/A / N/A |
| IELTS average | N/A |
| TOEFL average | N/A |
| GMAT average | N/A |
Scores are community-reported. Use them as directional benchmarks, not official admission cutoffs.
Top reported programs
Artificial Intelligence
27 outcomes - 84.6% acceptance
Biotechnology
21 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Journalism
18 outcomes - 93.3% acceptance
Accounting
13 outcomes - 33.3% acceptance
Biomedical Engineering
13 outcomes - 45.5% acceptance
Musicology
12 outcomes - 25% acceptance
Robotics
11 outcomes - 100% acceptance
Civil And Environmental Engineering
10 outcomes - 66.7% acceptance
Recent decisions
Latest admit, reject, waitlist and interview outcomes for this school.
| Decision | Program | Profile | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.48 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2023 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.68 / GRE 328 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Admit | MBAMBA | GPA 3.73 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.61 / GRE N/A / IELTS 8.6 | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.86 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 4 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.36 / GRE 313 / IELTS 6.8 | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.21 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.49 / GRE 319 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2026 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.85 / GRE N/A / IELTS N/A | Fall 2025 |
| Admit | MBAMBA | GPA 3.2 / GRE 337 / IELTS N/A | Fall 2024 |
| Reject | MBAMBA | GPA 3.2 / GRE N/A / IELTS 7.9 | Fall 2026 |
What is the acceptance rate for Northwestern University?
Northwestern University has an observed acceptance rate of 49.8% in the NexStudy admission results dataset, based on 392 reported applications.
What scores do admitted students report for Northwestern University?
Use the score distribution table on this page to compare GPA, GRE, IELTS, TOEFL and GMAT averages. Treat them as community-reported benchmarks, not official cutoffs.
Can I use these admission results to estimate my chances?
Yes, as a directional benchmark. Combine the decision history with your profile strength, program fit, deadlines, essays and funding plan before finalising a dream-target-safe shortlist.