Northwestern University
18. Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
Acceptance Rate: 15.3%
SAT/ACT 25th Percentile: SAT 2060; ACT 31
SAT/ACT 75th Percentile: SAT 2310; ACT 34
In 1853, the founders of Northwestern University purchased 379 acres of land and, two years later, opened its doors to ten students taught by two faculty members. Over 160 years later, the University has about 21,000 students across its 12 schools and three campuses.