- 20% of Northwestern first-year students are Pell-eligible.
- Of 8,613 undergraduates, 2,087 are Illinois residents.
- 500 students graduated from Chicago Public Schools.
- 46% of Northwestern's Class of 2021 took their first jobs in Illinois.
Northwestern University Financial Aid 2022-23
Northwestern aims to reduce costs as a barrier to higher education. Making college more affordable for students helps Northwestern keep the best and brightest Illinois students in Illinois.
Northwestern Undergraduates
Northwestern Aid
- Northwestern meets 100% of demonstrated financial need.
- All need-based aid packages are loan-free.
- 61% of undergraduates receive financial aid.
- Illinois residents receive 31% of Northwestern's financial aid awards and 31% of its Pell grants.
- Over $250 million in scholarships and grants are awarded annually.
Funding Sources
- $235,000,000Institutional aid
- $11,534,558Federal aid (Pell and SEOG)
- $7,274,505Federal work-study
- $7,351,636Outside scholarships
- $3,789,080Illinois state funding
Illinois Monetary Award Program
As Northwestern enrolls an increasingly economically diverse student body, Illinois MAP continues to be a key financial aid tool. More than 650 students receive MAP grants, which help close the financial need gap for Illinois students.
| Year | Progress |
|---|---|
| 2018 | $2,965,977 |
| 2019 | $3,105,695 |
| 2020 | $3,182,695 |
| 2021 | $3,092,705 |
| 2022 | $3,789,080 |