What division is Northwestern?

Northwestern competes at the NCAA Division I FBS level in the Big Ten.

What GPA do you need for Northwestern?

The average GPA at Northwestern is 3.9. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Northwestern?

Northwestern has an enrollment of approximately 9,201 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Northwestern?

Northwestern has an acceptance rate of 8%.

How do I get recruited to play at Northwestern?

To get recruited at Northwestern, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Northwestern's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Northwestern

Evanston, ILFBSBig Ten

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NCAA Division I FBS

Division

9,201

Enrollment

3.9

Avg GPA

Acceptance

95%

Graduation

98%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.9+ GPA bar. Strong support system once you arrive.

Northwestern is a NCAA Division I FBS program in the Big Ten, located in Evanston, IL. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northwestern, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.9

Graduation

95%

Acceptance

Student:Faculty

6:1

Avg SAT

1,526

Retention

98%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Variable

Median Earnings

$76,844

Coaching Staff703 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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How well do you match with Northwestern? Our AI compares your athletic profile, academics, and preferences against this program's recruiting history and campus culture.

Why this exists

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About Northwestern Athletics

Northwestern is a NCAA Division I FBS athletic program located in Evanston, IL, competing in the Big Ten. With an enrollment of 9,201 students, Northwestern offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Northwestern with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Northwestern is 3.9. The school maintains a 95% graduation rate.

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