June 2026
AI Index Report
Northwestern University
- Illinois
- northwestern.edu
- AIS
- 90.8
- National rank
- #14
- State rank
- #1
- Programs
- 497
Ranks 1st in Illinois
National Vs State Performance
How does Northwestern University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
Northwestern University
National rank
#14
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
Northwestern University and the institutions ranked either side of it
- 14Northwestern University90.8
- 13
Columbia University91.2 - 12
University of Washington91.3 - 16
Purdue University90.8 - 15
New York University90.8
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends Northwestern University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
Northwestern University
Home state: Illinois
27%
share of voice in Illinois, ranked #6
Strongest states
- #1Illinois27%
- #2Indiana15.3%
- #3North Dakota15.1%
- #4District of Columbia15%
- #5Minnesota14.8%
- #6Colorado14.8%
Top programs in IL
- #1Engineering11.6%
- #2Business Administration10.1%
- #3Biology5.6%
- #4Marketing5.5%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is Northwestern University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Economics50%
- 2Economics49%
- 3Sociology43%
- 4Communications43%
- 5Economics42%
- 6Communications37%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is Northwestern University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Economics, Doctoral
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #5
Stanford University50% - #6
University of Chicago49% - #7Northwestern University48%
- #8
Yale University42% - #9
University of Michigan34%
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The individual prompts Northwestern University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Northwestern University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Northwestern University is mentioned
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Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about Northwestern University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Northwestern University
Career Outcomes
49.2%
11,706 answers
Other
36%
8,572 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
