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
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Screen Cultures PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
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Rejected on 30 Nov
F20

"After consultation with the program and after a thorough evaluation of your credentials by The Graduate School, I regret to inform you..." has everyone received the same type of rejection letter?

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Music Composition PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American
GPA 3.50
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Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F20
International

Interviewed yesterday with POI. Regardless of the final result, it was a good conversation; learned a lot about the field.

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Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
American

They are still considering for Master's

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Engineering Sciences And Applied Mathematics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20
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Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 150
GRE V 154
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.82
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Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
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Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 170
GRE V 168
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.94

Received an E-Mail. Not details about funding yet. 3a/1r/7p - GPA is graduate.

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Astronomy PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
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Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 157
GRE V 152
GRE AW 4.00

Asked about the status by email. 4 years of research. 1 first-author MNRAS paper. Numerous talks and conferences. Strong recommendation letters. Numerous awards and fellowships during undergraduate years. Had observational astronomy experience. Good grades. Fingers crossed...

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Speech Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 155
GRE V 155
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.95

Ecstatic!

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Analytics Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F19

To the posters below mentioning the email interviews, would you mind asking if you are a domestic or international applicant? thank you

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Department Of Materials Science And Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
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Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 170
GRE V 161
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.84

2.5 yr UG research experience but no publication. Haven't expected that. My research focus is nanomaterial and computational material and probably that fits their interest.

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Advanced Mechanical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
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Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

To the poster below: I checked the website and received the same note, but nothing changed in the checklist.

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Physics And Astronomy (Astronomy) PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
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Wait listed on 30 Nov
F18
International

I'm on the waiting list of PhD candidates in Astronomy, Northwestern Univ. If someone who already is accepted here get other offers from better places, decline for me ASAP, please.

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DGP (Driskill Graduate Program) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
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Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

At 5:30 CST

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Materials Science And Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
International

Letter written on March 9, 2006.

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Leadership For Creative Enterprises Masters
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F19
International
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Management & Organizations PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F15

Invited to a visit weekend in March.

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Engineering Science And Applied Mathematics(ESAM) PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
International
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French PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American

Invitation to on-campus recruitment weekend