Northwestern University Ranking
Overall Ranking Accuracy Score
Northwestern University Average Ranking Based on Top 8 Ranking Organizations
Quantum Ranking
Rank by Quantum
Historical Position
Since 1980
World 2024
Avg Position in World
Regional 2024
Avg Position in Region
Local 2024
Avg Position Locally
University Ranking Overview: The estimated average ranking of Northwestern University
across all ranking organizations for 2024 is 39
th
Beginning in 1980, Northwestern University was initially rated in UNIRANKS at 35th and has ranked Northwestern University for 44 years, keeping an average rank of 27.6 across most ranking frameworks. Quantum has gathered 190 ranking records over 44 years, covering 9 international systems. Northwestern University has ranked at 39th in world, 19th in country and 19st in region . The most justifiable rank was in SCIMAGO at 47th, with a suspect rank found on UNIRANKS at 86th. We assert Northwestern University should be ranked 27.6, with more specifics on each rank in each system detailed below.
Ranking Score On Each Ranking Organization 2024
28 th
30 th
13 th
Northwestern University ranking in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Ranking Since | Avg. Position |
2024 Position In World |
2024 Position In Region |
2024 Position In Country |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 14.8 | 13 | 9 | 9 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 37.52 | 22 | 18 | 17 |
| US News | 1988 | 13.86 | 22 | 18 | 17 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 29.29 | 28 | 19 | 18 |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 29.18 | 30 | 20 | 19 |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| CWUR | 2024 | 32 | 32 | 16 | 16 |
| 4icu | 2024 | 42 | 42 | 39 | 36 |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 31.47 | 47 | 19 | 18 |
| QS | 2010 | 31.07 | 49 | 18 | 15 |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 30 | 91 | 46 | 38 |
Northwestern University ranking accuracy and historical overview in each ranking system
| Ranking System | Records Since | 2024 Position | NO Years | Average Position | Ranking Accuracy | Unusual Spike |
| UNIRANKS | 1980 | 91 | 44 | 30 | Unreasonable | 2022 |
| Times Higher Education | 2004 | 28 | 21 | 29.29 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| Shanghai ARWU | 2003 | 30 | 22 | 29.18 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| SCIMAGO | 2009 | 47 | 15 | 31.47 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| US News | 1988 | 22 | 36 | 13.86 | Not Accurate | 2021 |
| Round Ranking | 2010 | 13 | 15 | 14.8 | Not Accurate | 2013 |
| Webometrices | 2004 | 22 | 21 | 37.52 | Not Accurate | 2008 |
| QS | 2010 | 49 | 15 | 31.07 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| 4icu | 2024 | 42 | 1 | 42 | Highly Accurate | Not detected |
| CWUR | 2024 | 32 | 1 | 32 | Within the Range | Not detected |
| CWTS Leiden Ranking | 2024 | 32 | 1 | 32 | Within the Range | Not detected |
Position score since 1980 - 2024
Northwestern University Position on all 1980 - 2024
Position score since 1980 - 2024
Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Northwestern University Ranking on Top 8 Ranking Organizations as in
Northwestern University Ranking in UNIRANKS
UNIRANKS Rankings 1980: Northwestern University initially ranked 35th in 1980 has consistently held an average position of 30 in UNIRANKS for the past 44 years. However, there has been a suspicious and abrupt spike from a widely recognized position of 30 to an unexpected 86th in UNIRANKS.
Northwestern University Ranking in Times Higher Education
Times Higher Education Rankings 2004: Northwestern University, first achieving a 72nd ranking from Times Higher Education in 2004, has since maintained an average 29.29 ranking in Times Higher Education over the last 21 years.
Northwestern University Ranking in Shanghai ARWU
Shanghai ARWU Rankings 2003: From its initial 29th ranking by Shanghai ARWU in 2003, Northwestern University has preserved a consistent average of 29.18 over 22 years.
Northwestern University Ranking in SCIMAGO
SCIMAGO Rankings 2009: Northwestern University, which was ranked 26th by SCIMAGO in 2009, has held a steady average of 31.47 in SCIMAGO for 15 years.
Northwestern University Ranking in US News
US News Rankings 1988: Since being ranked 17th by US News in 1988, Northwestern University has consistently secured an average 13.86 position in US News over 36 years. Nonetheless, there was an unexpected and dubious spike from 13.86 to 24th in US News.
Northwestern University Ranking in Round Ranking
Round Ranking Rankings 2010: Northwestern University's initial 21st ranking by Round Ranking in 2010 has led to a long-standing average of 14.8 over 15 years in Round Ranking. However, a suspiciously rapid rise from 14.8 to 16th was discovered in an alternate Round Ranking.
Northwestern University Ranking in Webometrices
Webometrices Rankings 2004: Beginning with a 37th ranking from Webometrices in 2004, Northwestern University has maintained an average 37.52 in Webometrices for 21 years. An unexpected and suspect increase from 37.52 to 81st has emerged in Webometrices.
Northwestern University Ranking in QS
QS Rankings 2010: Since its 26th placement by QS in 2010, Northwestern University has upheld a steady 31.07 average in QS across 15 years.
Northwestern University Ranking in 4icu
4icu Rankings 2024: Northwestern University, which was ranked 42nd by 4icu in 2024, has held a steady average of 42 in 4icu for 1 years.
Northwestern University Ranking in CWUR
CWUR Rankings 2024: Northwestern University initially ranked 32nd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 32 in CWUR for the past 1 years.
Northwestern University Ranking in CWTS Leiden Ranking
CWTS Leiden Ranking Rankings 2024: Northwestern University initially ranked 32nd in 2024 has consistently held an average position of 32 in CWTS Leiden Ranking for the past 1 years.
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