Evanston, IL · Acceptance Rate: 7.0%
Northwestern University SAT Score Requirements
Top 10 national university with 1500–1560 middle 50% range.
Quick Admissions Summary
Northwestern University admitted students average between 1500 and 1560 on the SAT (Math: 760–800, Reading & Writing: 730–780).
25th Percentile1500
75th Percentile1560
Math Target760–800
R&W Target730–780
Located just north of Chicago, Northwestern looks for balanced academic excellence across journalism, engineering, and liberal arts.
How to Reach 1560+ for Northwestern
McCormick School of Engineering applicants should target a 780+ Math score.
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What is a competitive SAT score for Northwestern?
A score of 1530 or higher places you near the median for admitted Northwestern students.
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