西北大学
Evanston, IL · Founded 1851 · Private · Research Reach
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| Application System | Common App |
| Application Fee | $75 (fee waiver available) |
| Standardized Tests | Test-optional for 2025-26 |
| English Proficiency | TOEFL / IELTS / Duolingo accepted |
| Recommendations | 2 teachers + counselor |
| Essays | Common App personal essay + Northwestern supplemental essays |
| Interview | Alumni interview, optional |
| Early Decision (ED) | Nov 1 (decision mid-Dec, binding) |
| Regular Decision (RD) | Jan 3 (decision late Mar) |
| Financial Aid | Same as application deadline |
4 年制研究型大学，新闻与传播学院全美顶尖，商科、工科、表演艺术均衡强势。
Northwestern offers a 4-year undergraduate curriculum across 12 schools and colleges. The Medill School of Journalism is nationally renowned, while the Kellogg School of Management offers undergraduate certificates. The McCormick School of Engineering and Bienen School of Music add to the university interdisciplinary strength. The quarter system provides flexibility with 3 terms per year.
| Journalism (Medill) | Top-ranked journalism program with Medill School |
| Communication Studies | Strong in media and performance studies |
| Kellogg Certificate Programs | Undergraduate business certificates from Kellogg |
| Computer Science | Growing CS with strong human-computer interaction |
| Music / Performance (Bienen) | Conservatory-level music program |
西北大学对国际生实行 need-aware 助学金政策。
| Tuition + Fees | $65,997 / year |
| Total Cost of Attendance | ~$92,300 / year (incl. room, board, personal) |
| Aid Policy | Need-blind for US applicants; need-aware for international |
| Aid Threshold | Families earning <$60k (US) typically pay no tuition |
| Aid Form | CSS Profile + FAFSA (US) / CSS Profile (intl) |