When is the Northwestern University Early Decision deadline?

The Early Decision deadline for Northwestern University is November 1, 2026.

When is the Northwestern University Regular Decision deadline?

The Regular Decision deadline for Northwestern University is January 1, 2027.

Northwestern University has an acceptance rate of 6.8%.

PrivateUS News #9Common App

Evanston, Illinois

Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois.

Type	Deadline	Notification	Status
Early Decision	November 1, 2026	December 15, 2026	Open
Regular Decision	January 1, 2027	March 28, 2027	Open
Rolling Admission	Rolling (ongoing)	TBD	Rolling
Transfer	March 15, 2027	TBD	Open

University of Chicago

Chicago · Private · 5.4% acceptance

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Champaign · Public · 45% acceptance

Acceptance Rate6.8%

Annual Tuition$63,468

SAT Range1510–1570

ACT Range34–36

Avg GPA4.1

US News Rank#9

LocationEvanston, IL

Common AppYes

Coalition AppNo

Rolling AdmissionNo