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Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving

Northwestern University (NU) · Evanston, Illinois · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate8%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate95%finish within six years
Undergraduates23,856Large (>10,000)
Student-to-faculty6 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving coaches

Coaches at Northwestern University who recruit Men's Swimming and Diving, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Northwestern University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division I
Conference
Big Ten Conference
Program level
Popular
Athletics site
nusports.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.

SATMiddle 50%: 1510–1570
ACTMiddle 50%: 33–35

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Popular majors

African-American/Black StudiesAmerican/United States Studies/CivilizationAnthropology, GeneralApplied Mathematics, GeneralArt History, Criticism and ConservationArt/Art Studies, GeneralAsian-American Studies
Test policy
Considered but not Required
Student-to-faculty
6 : 1
Graduation rate
95% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$67,158
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$23,341
Campus

Where it is

Northwestern University in Evanston.

Location
Evanston, Illinois
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Not Religiously Affiliated
Time zone
Central
Website
northwestern.edu
Overview

About Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Margaret Howe, the Associate Head Coach, leads the Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving staff of 9 coaches. Northwestern University (NU) competes in NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving as a member of the Big Ten Conference. Northwestern University is a large private school in Evanston, Illinois with 23,856 undergraduates, a 8% acceptance rate and an average net price of $23,341 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Margaret Howe, the Associate Head Coach and Rachel Stratton-Mills, the Director of Swimming & Diving. Northwestern University has 9 coaches for Men's Swimming and Diving, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your best times in your events, or your dive list and scores in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
  3. Send your videoInclude links to your verified times on SwimCloud, with the link near the top so Margaret can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Northwestern University typically score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT, and testing is considered but not required. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northwestern University staff after a week, and again after your next meet with updated results.
Questions

Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Northwestern University D1?

Yes. Northwestern University competes in NCAA Division I Men's Swimming and Diving, in the Big Ten Conference.

Is Northwestern University public or private?

Northwestern University is a private nonprofit school in Evanston, Illinois.

What conference is Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving in?

The Big Ten Conference.

Does Northwestern University offer athletic scholarships for Men's Swimming and Diving?

Northwestern University competes in NCAA Division I, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving have?

9 coaches, led by Margaret Howe, the Associate Head Coach.

How much does Northwestern University cost?

In-state tuition is $67,158 and out-of-state tuition is $67,158 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,341.

What is the Northwestern University acceptance rate?

8% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Northwestern University?

Admitted students typically score 1510–1570 on the SAT and 33–35 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Northwestern University Men's Swimming and Diving coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.