Northwestern University Graduate School Admission Results

About 11,698 results

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, Kellogg School Of Management
Operations Management PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
Northwestern University
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 165
GRE V 165
GRE AW 6.00
GPA 3.75

Email directing me to check portal

Northwestern University
Communication Disorder And Sciences - Speech Language Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International

Super shocked! I would love to go to school there, but don't know how I would afford it. It's over 100K!! How can anyone afford it? I didn't even apply for financial aid, because I didn't see this coming....

Northwestern University
Engineering Management Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 170
GRE V 157
GRE AW 4.00

3+ years work experience at a major US bank and a tech start-up

Northwestern University
Materials Science And Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 161
GRE V 167
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.70

Not that surprising considering I wrote the wrong department in my SOP. Don't drink and do grad school applications kids

Northwestern University
Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International
Northwestern University
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F16
International

no admissions decision has been made about your application yet. We have a waiting list, and all offers for the Ph.D. program will be made before April 15. In the meantime, we would like to make you aware that we offer a MS in Physics degree degree. Financial support is not available for the MS. If you would like to apply to this program, please let us know by April 15.

Northwestern University
Materials Science And Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GPA 3.80

Well...finally I was not admitted.

Northwestern University
Clinical Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F16
American

Interview invite email from the program director.

Northwestern University
Materials Science And Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19

email to check website

Northwestern University
Music Composition PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

To the poster below: Did you applied last year? If so, were you interviewed then?

Northwestern University
Musicology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American

They only accepted 1-2 this year. Congrats to those accepted.

Northwestern University
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 158
GRE V 163
GRE AW 5.50

Strong fit

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

email to check website

Northwestern University
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 164
GRE V 164
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.40
Northwestern University
Biotechnology Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 163
GRE V 160
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.67
Northwestern University
Industrial Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
GRE 161
GRE V 162
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.90

Disappointed. CS major, Applied Math minor at middle tier STEM focused university. Multiple UG research experiences, couple of posters, etc. Thankful to have other options, but this would have been at/near the top for me... 2a/2r/0w/6p.

Northwestern University
Applied Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
American

To the poster below, I asked for an update via email a few days ago and received this response. "No decision has been made on your application yet but you should soon hear from us."

Northwestern University
Educational Psychology, Learning Sciences PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
International
Northwestern University
Analytics Masters
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 169
GRE V 163
GRE AW 4.00

Disheartened as I really liked the course. Best of luck to the people joining. Hope you do great!