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
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International

All decisions have been made

Northwestern University
Theoretical And Applied Mechanics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 166
GRE V 164
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.65
Northwestern University
Screen Cultures PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
American
GRE 149
GRE V 169
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.70

Was pretty confidant that I would get in here; wrote a full second essay for the theory specialization. Oh well.

Northwestern University
Psychology (BBC) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 161
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.97

Woohoo!! Email from PI, official admission coming soon from department. I'm so excited!

Northwestern University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
Northwestern University
Applied Mathematics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
American

Yea boiiiiiiiii

Northwestern University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International

E-mail to check website.

Northwestern University
Chemical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 165
GRE V 153
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 3.73

2 1st author pub., 1 co-author pub., TOEFL=94, BS & MS from Asia

Northwestern University
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International
GRE 170
GRE V 154
GRE AW 3.00
GPA 3.99

From SUT. Considered for self-supported master

Northwestern University
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International

Email to check website.

Northwestern University
Media, Technology And Society PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F20
International

Received an email from the program director telling me I was invited to the interview visit. No screening call.

Northwestern University
Mechanical PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
International
Northwestern University
Department Of Materials Science And Engineering (DMSE) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International

Had expected it and mentally prepared to go to another school.

Northwestern University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 167
GRE V 161
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.90

I was in the waitlist. Going to reject. Northwestern is overvalued. Got an offer from Michigan. Good luck to you all!

Northwestern University
Comparative Literature PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
International

Letter dated 02/20

Northwestern University
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 167
GRE V 168
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.91

three years of research, one internship, one international fellowship, one presentation at ACS, one first author paper manuscript in preparation, four letters. Email from POI.

Northwestern University
Neuroscience (NUIN) PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 164
GRE V 168
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.30

Was told I "wasn't a good fit" for the program but offered a chance for my application to be transferred to the Communication Sciences and Disorders PhD program.

Northwestern University
Philosophy PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 164
GRE V 167
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.64
Northwestern University
Political Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19

IR subfield

Northwestern University (Evanston)
Clinical Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American