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
Sociology PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F15
American

No email, checked website

Northwestern University
History PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American
GRE 161
GRE V 165
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.96

Randomly checked the portal to see a link to an admissions letter, which was a standard form letter. Kind of expected this as an Americanist. Best of luck to others who applied!

Northwestern University
Speech-Language Pathology Masters
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F19
GRE 151
GRE V 160
GPA 3.90
Northwestern University
Plant Biology And Conservation PhD
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F20
American
GRE 164
GRE V 158
GRE AW 5.00
GPA 3.00

Invites for February interviews are all out, and I've been told I am now on an alternative interview list. This is my first time being waitlisted instead of rejected, so I'm very excited! Best of luck to everyone!

Northwestern University
Art History PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International

Email directed me to website. I saw yesterday that others had already had interviews. Not surprised.

Northwestern University
Audiology (Au.D) Other
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
American
Northwestern University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F18
International
GRE 168

Full funding. Extremely excited.

Northwestern University
Audiology Other
November 30, -0001
Wait listed on 30 Nov
Total comments
Wait listed on 30 Nov
F15
American

Waitlisted but I have already accepted another offer.

Northwestern University
Audiology (Au.D.) Other
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F18
American

Not surprised

Northwestern University
Economics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F19
American
GRE 166
GRE V 159
GRE AW 4.50
GPA 3.75

Last name starts with B. Was emailed to check portal. Not surprised or discouraged - this was my reach school.

Northwestern University
Audiology (Au.D.) Other
November 30, -0001
Other on 30 Nov
Total comments
Other on 30 Nov
F17
American

Has anyone been interviewed for the full tuition scholarship?

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

If anyone does not plan to attend Northwestern for Applied Physics, please decline your offer soon. Thank you!

Northwestern University
Physics PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 170
GRE V 155
GRE AW 3.50

Top GPA rank. Applied to complex systems theory. At one time this was my dream program.

Northwestern University
Communication Sciences And Disorders PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F15
American
GRE 160
GRE V 170
GRE AW 4.00
GPA 3.90
Northwestern University
Chemistry PhD
November 30, -0001
Accepted on 30 Nov
Total comments
Accepted on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 168
GRE V 162
GRE AW 5.50
GPA 3.77
Northwestern University
Interdepartmental Neuroscience Program PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F16
American
GRE 155
GRE V 162
GRE AW 6.00
GPA 3.50

Received phone call about interview invite, then email a few days later with details

Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine
Adult Clinical Psychology PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F18
American

Mass email from Director of Graduate Studies offering interview for 3/5. POI: BH

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

email to check the application activity page.

Northwestern University
Chemical And Biological Engineering PhD
November 30, -0001
Rejected on 30 Nov
Total comments
Rejected on 30 Nov
F17
International
GRE 170
GRE V 155
GRE AW 4.00
Northwestern University
Computer Science PhD
November 30, -0001
Interview on 30 Nov
Total comments
Interview on 30 Nov
F16
International
GRE 162
GRE V 142
GRE AW 3.50
GPA 3.55

I got an interview with the professor not mentioned in SOP.