Northwestern University

Undergraduate application deadlines: Fall 2027 entry

• ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Financial aid materials deadline is 2026-12-01. Decision: December 2026.
• RD: January 4, 2027. Financial aid materials due 2027-02-01. Decision: March 2027.

Source: University admissions website · Checked: 2026-10-10

Undergraduate admissions data

• Fall 2025 entering class: 52,676 applicants, 3,933 admitted (7.5%).
• Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1510–1560, ACT 34–35.

Source: Common Data Set (reported by the university)

Cost of attendance

• 2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $94,878 (tuition and fees $68,322; housing and food $21,126; books and supplies $1,794; other expenses $3,636).
• Undergraduate application fee: $75.

Source: IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education)

Frequently asked questions

What are the undergraduate application deadlines at Northwestern University for Fall 2027 entry?

ED: November 1, 2026 (closed). Financial aid materials deadline is 2026-12-01. Decision: December 2026. RD: January 4, 2027. Financial aid materials due 2027-02-01. Decision: March 2027.

What is the admission rate at Northwestern University?

Fall 2025 entering class: 52,676 applicants, 3,933 admitted (7.5%). Test scores reported by the university (25th–75th percentile): SAT 1510–1560, ACT 34–35.

How much does it cost to attend Northwestern University as an international undergraduate?

2024–25 academic year, estimated annual cost for an international undergraduate: $94,878 (tuition and fees $68,322; housing and food $21,126; books and supplies $1,794; other expenses $3,636). Undergraduate application fee: $75.