Northwestern University accepted 7% of applicants and reports 21.0% international enrollment (roughly 4,830 international students).
At a glance
- Admit rate
- 7%
- % international
- 21%
- Approx. intl students
- 4.8K
- Total enrollment
- 23.0K
What this means for you
These numbers come from College Scorecard, the U.S. Department of Education's institution-level dataset. Admit rates are overall, not international-specific — international applicants typically face equal or stricter admission than the headline number.
Frequently asked
- What is the international admit rate at Northwestern University?
- Northwestern University's overall admit rate is 7%. The international rate may differ but is rarely higher.
- How many international students attend Northwestern University?
- Approximately 21.0% of Northwestern University's student body is international, roughly 4,830 students.
- Does Northwestern University require SAT/ACT for international applicants?
- Standardized testing requirements vary by year. Check Northwestern University's admissions page directly for the latest policy.