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Northwestern University
🇺🇸 Evanston, IL, United States · Founded 1851 · 22,000 students · 20% international
Tier Profile
Network Strength 🟢A — Excellent
Employability 🟢A — Excellent
Teaching Quality 🟡A — Excellent
Curriculum Relevance 🟡A — Excellent
Institutional Health 🟢A — Excellent
Student Experience 🟡A — Excellent
📊 Graduate Outcomes
Median earnings 10 years after entry$89,363/yr 🟢
Median earnings 6 years after entry$76,844/yr
Completion rate96%
Admission rate7.7%
US College Scorecard (Dept. of Education), 2024 data
How we measure outcomes →20%
International Students
22,000
Total Students
1851
Founded
Accepts IBAccepts A-LevelsAccepts AP
Post-Study Work Pathway
OPT: 1 year post-study work (3 years for STEM). H-1B lottery for long-term.