Northwestern University Graduate School Admission Results

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This page shows the recent graduate admission results for Northwestern University. These results automatically update with new admission results submissions, so you can check back to see when others have been accepted, rejected, or waitlisted to specific schools and programs.

Northwestern University

Northwestern University, located in Evanston, Illinois, is a prestigious private research university renowned for its academic excellence and vibrant campus life. It is home to esteemed schools such as the Kellogg School of Management, the ... Pritzker School of Law, and the Feinberg School of Medicine, all of which are recognized for their cutting-edge research and professional training. Northwestern also boasts a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative educational environment.

Summary

The Northwestern University Graduate School Admission results for the past five years reflect a highly competitive environment with diverse outcomes across several programs. Economics saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Speech Language Pathology had both waitlisting and acceptance for Masters and PhD candidates, highlighting its competitive nature. Computer Science experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, pointing to its stringent criteria. Chemistry saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, underscoring its selective nature. Materials Science and Engineering reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, reflecting a balanced yet competitive program. Audiology saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Mechanical Engineering experienced both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD and Masters candidates, highlighting its rigorous selection process. Political Science saw both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, reflecting its competitive nature. History had both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, pointing to its stringent criteria. Sociology reported both waitlisting and acceptance for PhD candidates, indicating a selective but attainable program. Overall, these results suggest that while some programs offer hope through waitlist acceptances, others remain exceptionally competitive.

School Program Added On Decision
Northwestern University
Linguistics PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 167
GRE V 168
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.95

Invited to visiting weekend

Northwestern University
Structural Engineering Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
International
GRE 164
GRE V 149
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.95

Received an e-mail from the department. The next day the admissions letter was uploaded into the application system.

Northwestern University
Industrial Engineering And Management Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 167
GRE V 154
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 4.00

Background in Electrical Engineering. Received an email asking to check the admission decision on apply web. Strong recommendations and 4.0. GPA in masters. I guess they are looking for people with really strong background in Industrial.

Northwestern University
Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC), Masters (F19) Masters
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
International
Northwestern University
Operations Management PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F20
International
Northwestern University
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 158
GRE V 155
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.81
Northwestern University
Management PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
Northwestern University
Clinical Psychology Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
Spring 2019
American
GRE 150
GRE V 167
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.92

Send an email to update my preference of faculty recruiting this summer 2019 class.

Northwestern University
Deparment Of Political Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F19
International

Is there anyone who has not heard from Northwestern? Or, is there anyone who got in Comparative Politics subfield? I am so curious and still waiting.

Northwestern University
Cultural Anthropology PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F20
International

Anyone heard from Northwestwestern (Cultural Anthropology) ??

Northwestern University
Neuroscience NUIN PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
American
GPA 4.00

Generic email stating that there were an overwhelming amount of applicants but I am being considered for the masters in neurobiology.

Northwestern University
Analytics Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F16
American

To the poster below: I was never rejected. Just went from pending to waitlisted.

Northwestern University
Documentary And Media MFA
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F16
International

I'm one of few being considered on the wait list. Please decline your offer ASAP if you aren't going to accept. Thank you!

Northwestern University
Biomedical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
Northwestern University
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 162
GRE V 162
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 3.80

Finally!!!!! First admit for the season after 8 back-to-back rejects (UCLA, CMU, UPenn, UIUC, UMD, GaTech, UWM, UNC Chapel Hill). I thought I wasnt going to get in anyplace. Got a decision in 12 days. Applied on 17th April

Northwestern University
Driskill Graduate Program (DGP) - Biochemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

First interview! Was kind of freaked out because all my classmates were getting interviews except for me. Rejected from UCSF on the same day though.

Northwestern University
(Sociocultural) Anthropology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

Individual e-mail

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Clinical Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
Northwestern University
IBiS PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 158
GRE V 159
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.30

Avg GPA, Avg GRE, 2.5 years research experience, 1 summer at Stanford, 3 national conferences, presentations at state capitol and ~3 local conferences/presentations

Northwestern University
MFA Visual Art MFA
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International