Northwestern University Football
Northwestern University (NU) · Evanston, Illinois · Private nonprofit university
Northwestern University Football coaches
Coaches at Northwestern University who recruit Men's Football, head coach first.
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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
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Considered but not Required.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Considered but not Required
- Student-to-faculty
- 6 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 95% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
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
About Northwestern University Football
How the program competes and what the school is like.
David Braun, the Head Coach, leads the Northwestern University Football staff of 46 coaches, verified September 2026. Northwestern University (NU) competes in NCAA Division I Football 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.
How to get recruited by Northwestern University Football
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail David Braun, the Head Coach and Aristotle Thompson, the Assistant Head Coach - Running Backs Coach. Northwestern University has 46 coaches for Football, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, 40-yard dash and key stats in the subject line and first sentences. Division I coaches recruit early and compare you against national results, so verified numbers matter.
- Send your videoInclude a Hudl highlight video with your best plays first, with the link near the top so David can watch without scrolling.
- 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.
- Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Northwestern University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Northwestern University Football 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 Football, 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 Football in?
The Big Ten Conference.
Does Northwestern University offer athletic scholarships for Football?
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 Football have?
46 coaches, led by David Braun, the 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 Football coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.