Northwestern University Graduate School Admission Results

About 11,704 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
Biomedical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 168
GRE V 162
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 4.00
Northwestern University
Chemical And Biological Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
Northwestern University
Political Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American

Email to check website.

Northwestern University
Communication Sciences And Disorders PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F17
American
Northwestern University
Biomedical Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 164
GRE V 167
GRE AW 6.00
GPA 3.69

email from graduate admissions coordinator

Northwestern University
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F20

Low GPA but from a school known for grade deflation, had the chance to personally meet with POI, couldn't answer the phone when POI called bc I was in the lab!

Northwestern University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American
Northwestern University
English PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 150
GRE V 163
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.61

I am bummed as this was my top choice program for a number of reasons. I have received some generous offers from MA programs, so I intend to reapply in two years!

Northwestern University
Computer Science Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
International
GRE 170
GRE V 159
GRE AW 2.50
GPA 3.84
Northwestern University
Analytics Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American
Northwestern University
Neuroscience (NUIN) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F17
American
GRE 164
GRE V 169
GPA 3.70

Call from the director, attended final interview weekend

Northwestern University
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F20
American

Received an email inviting me to check the online portal where my decision letter was linked. 0a/2r/3p

Northwestern University
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F17
International

Should I assume rejections ?

Northwestern University
CCDS Speech Language Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 157
GRE V 160
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.74

Honored to be accepted but won't be attending due to the cost and getting a full scholarship elsewhere. Hope this gives hope to those on the waitlist!

Northwestern University
Music Composition DMA Other
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F17
American

if you were accepted and don't want to go please notify them asap, i'd love to attend here!

Northwestern University
Communication (Rhetoric And Public Culture) PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 156
GRE V 162
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.33

Got call about a week after campus interviews.

Northwestern University
Analytics Masters
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F18
International

To people who got admitted below: Congrats! I also got an email from the school asking me to check my application portal but I did not find anything related to the decision letter. Did you find your letters on your application portal page - "0. Application Overview"?

Northwestern University
Clinical Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F15
American

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

sucks!

Northwestern University
Clinical Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F15
American
GPA 4.00

We turn down 97%, I'm sorry we can't give you better news.