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Student Success

Our students are prepared to achieve their goals after graduation.

Set for success.

A Northwestern education provides skills and experiences that can help prepare students for success in a range of post-graduation endeavors. Supported throughout their time at Northwestern and beyond by Northwestern Career Advancement and a robust alumni network, Wildcats benefit from a host of resources that can help prepare them for their next steps.
95%
6-year graduation rate for Northwestern undergraduates
97%
6-year graduation rate for recipients of Pell grants

Six-Month Outlook

Within several months of graduation, the vast majority of recent alumni are employed or attending graduate or professional school.

Chart with single stacked bar displaying the following values: 71% employed; 25% in graduate or professional school or a fellowship; 4% engaged in military or voluntary service, job searching, or applying to graduate or professional schools

This breakdown varies slightly by the graduate's school.

See school-specific statistics

Internship Experiences and Career Placements

In addition to university-wide opportunities, each of our six undergraduate schools also offers internship and career pathways for students. Explore school-specific possibilities below.