Northwestern University
Highest Degree Offered
Doctor's Degree
Tuition per Year (out of state)
$60,768
Surrounding Environment
City: Small
Description:
Northwestern, founded in 1851, is a private, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Education and Social Policy, Law, Music, and Speech; the Graduate School; the Kellogg Graduate School of Management; the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science; the Medical School; and the Medill School of Journalism. Its 250-acre campus is located in Evanston, 12 miles north of Chicago.
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
General Info:
847.491.3741
Website:
www.northwestern.edu/
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Northwestern University
Admissions
Application Fee: $75
Requirements:
- Secondary school record
- Completion of college-prepatory program
- Recommendations
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Admission:
Total Men WomenNumber of Applicants 47,636 21,781 25,855Applicants Admitted 3,321 1,452 1,869Admitted Students Enrolled Full Time 2,086 925 1,161Part Time 0 0 0
Test Scores:
SAT The SAT was taken by 906 enrolled students, or 43%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Critical Reading 720 770 Math 750 800 Writing 720 770
ACT The ACT was taken by 805 enrolled students, or 39%. 25th Percentile 75th Percentile Verbal 35 36 Math 34 35
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Northwestern University
Tuition and Fees
Undergraduate Year: 2021-2022
Average Tuition & Expenses for Full-Time Undergraduates
Tuition & Fees In-State $60,768Out-Of-State $60,768Books & Supplies $1,566On-Campus Room & Board $18,264Other Expenses $3,240Off-Campus Room & Board $18,264Other Expenses $3,240Off-Campus With Family Other Expenses $3,111
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Northwestern University
Programs
Select a major from the list below to view possible careers that the major would prepare you for. Please note that this list only contains careers that have been specifically reported for these majors, and may not include an exhaustive list.
Majors | Degree Type |
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Accounting and Related Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping. | MD/DO |
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. | MD/DO |
African Studies. | MD/DO |
African-American/Black Studies. | MD/DO |
American/United States Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Anthropology, General. | MD/DO |
Anthropology, Other. | MD/DO |
Applied Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
Architecture and Related Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Area Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. | MD/DO |
Art/Art Studies, General. | MD/DO |
Artificial Intelligence. | MD/DO |
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. | MD/DO |
Asian Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Asian-American Studies. | MD/DO |
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other. | MD/DO |
Astronomy. | MD/DO |
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | MD/DO |
Audiology/Audiologist. | MD/DO |
Behavioral Sciences. | MD/DO |
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. | MD/DO |
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. | MD/DO |
Bioethics/Medical Ethics. | MD/DO |
Bioinformatics. | MD/DO |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Biological and Physical Sciences. | MD/DO |
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other. | MD/DO |
Biostatistics. | MD/DO |
Biotechnology. | MD/DO |
Botany/Plant Biology, Other. | MD/DO |
Business Administration and Management, General. | MD/DO |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other. | MD/DO |
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Business/Commerce, General. | MD/DO |
Business/Managerial Economics. | MD/DO |
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Chemical Engineering. | MD/DO |
Chemistry, General. | MD/DO |
Civil Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
Clinical Psychology. | MD/DO |
Clinical Research Coordinator. | MD/DO |
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | MD/DO |
Cognitive Science, General. | MD/DO |
Communication and Media Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General. | MD/DO |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | MD/DO |
Community Organization and Advocacy. | MD/DO |
Community Psychology. | MD/DO |
Comparative Literature. | MD/DO |
Computational and Applied Mathematics. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Computer and Information Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Computer Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
Computer Science. | MD/DO |
Conducting. | MD/DO |
Counseling Psychology. | MD/DO |
Creative Writing. | MD/DO |
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis. | MD/DO |
Dance, General. | MD/DO |
Dental Clinical Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Design and Visual Communications, General. | MD/DO |
Developmental Biology and Embryology. | MD/DO |
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | MD/DO |
Directing and Theatrical Production. | MD/DO |
Documentary Production. | MD/DO |
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General. | MD/DO |
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. | MD/DO |
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce. | MD/DO |
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
Ecology. | MD/DO |
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | MD/DO |
Economics, General. | MD/DO |
Education, General. | MD/DO |
Education, Other. | MD/DO |
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities. | MD/DO |
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Electrical and Electronics Engineering. | MD/DO |
Engineering Design. | MD/DO |
Engineering Mechanics. | MD/DO |
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics. | MD/DO |
Engineering Science. | MD/DO |
Engineering, General. | MD/DO |
Engineering, Other. | MD/DO |
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | MD/DO |
Engineering/Industrial Management. | MD/DO |
English Language and Literature, General. | MD/DO |
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. | MD/DO |
Environmental Science. | MD/DO |
Environmental Studies. | MD/DO |
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering. | MD/DO |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
European Studies/Civilization. | MD/DO |
Film/Cinema/Media Studies. | MD/DO |
Finance, General. | MD/DO |
French Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
General Studies. | MD/DO |
Genetic Counseling/Counselor. | MD/DO |
Geography. | MD/DO |
Geology/Earth Science, General. | MD/DO |
German Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Health and Wellness, General. | MD/DO |
Health Communication. | MD/DO |
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator. | MD/DO |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other. | MD/DO |
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | MD/DO |
Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. | MD/DO |
History, General. | MD/DO |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other. | MD/DO |
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. | MD/DO |
Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | MD/DO |
Industrial Engineering. | MD/DO |
Information Science/Studies. | MD/DO |
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | MD/DO |
International Business/Trade/Commerce. | MD/DO |
International Public Health/International Health. | MD/DO |
International Relations and Affairs. | MD/DO |
International/Globalization Studies. | MD/DO |
Italian Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Jazz/Jazz Studies. | MD/DO |
Jewish/Judaic Studies. | MD/DO |
Journalism. | MD/DO |
Keyboard Instruments. | MD/DO |
Labor and Industrial Relations. | MD/DO |
Latin American and Caribbean Studies. | MD/DO |
Law. | MD/DO |
Learning Sciences. | MD/DO |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Legal Studies. | MD/DO |
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | MD/DO |
Linguistics. | MD/DO |
Management Information Systems, General. | MD/DO |
Management Science. | MD/DO |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | MD/DO |
Manufacturing Engineering. | MD/DO |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | MD/DO |
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling. | MD/DO |
Materials Engineering. | MD/DO |
Materials Science. | MD/DO |
Mathematics, General. | MD/DO |
Mechanical Engineering. | MD/DO |
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Medical Informatics. | MD/DO |
Medical Science/Scientist. | MD/DO |
Medicine. | MD/DO |
Medieval and Renaissance Studies. | MD/DO |
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | MD/DO |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | MD/DO |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | MD/DO |
Music Performance, General. | MD/DO |
Music Teacher Education. | MD/DO |
Music Theory and Composition. | MD/DO |
Music, General. | MD/DO |
Music, Other. | MD/DO |
Musical Theatre. | MD/DO |
Musicology and Ethnomusicology. | MD/DO |
Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | MD/DO |
Neurobiology and Anatomy. | MD/DO |
Neuroscience. | MD/DO |
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management. | MD/DO |
Operations Management and Supervision. | MD/DO |
Organizational Behavior Studies. | MD/DO |
Orthotist/Prosthetist. | MD/DO |
Philosophy. | MD/DO |
Physical Therapy Assistant. | MD/DO |
Physical Therapy/Therapist. | MD/DO |
Physician Assistant. | MD/DO |
Physics, General. | MD/DO |
Playwriting and Screenwriting. | MD/DO |
Political Science and Government, General. | MD/DO |
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies. | MD/DO |
Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | MD/DO |
Psychology, General. | MD/DO |
Psychology, Other. | MD/DO |
Public Administration. | MD/DO |
Public Health, General. | MD/DO |
Public Policy Analysis, General. | MD/DO |
Radio and Television. | MD/DO |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other. | MD/DO |
Real Estate. | MD/DO |
Religion/Religious Studies. | MD/DO |
Religious/Sacred Music. | MD/DO |
Robotics Technology/Technician. | MD/DO |
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | MD/DO |
Science, Technology and Society. | MD/DO |
Secondary Education and Teaching. | MD/DO |
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General. | MD/DO |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | MD/DO |
Social Sciences, General. | MD/DO |
Social Sciences, Other. | MD/DO |
Sociology, General. | MD/DO |
Spanish Language and Literature. | MD/DO |
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | MD/DO |
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist. | MD/DO |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | MD/DO |
Sports Communication. | MD/DO |
Statistics, General. | MD/DO |
Stringed Instruments. | MD/DO |
Sustainability Studies. | MD/DO |
Systems Science and Theory. | MD/DO |
Tax Law/Taxation. | MD/DO |
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism. | MD/DO |
Transportation/Mobility Management. | MD/DO |
Urban Studies/Affairs. | MD/DO |
Visual and Performing Arts, General. | MD/DO |
Voice and Opera. | MD/DO |
Women's Studies. | MD/DO |
Writing, General. | MD/DO |
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Northwestern University
Financial Aid
Aid Type | # Receiving | % Receiving | Average Amt |
---|---|---|---|
Federal Grants | 387 | 20% | $ 7,962 |
State/Local Grants | 157 | 8% | $ 5,242 |
Institutional Grants | 1,074 | 56% | $ 48,023 |
Loans To Students | 440 | 23% | $ 7,393 |
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Northwestern University
Enrollment
Fall 2021
Undergraduate: | 8,847 |
Graduate: | 14,562 |
School Total: | 23,409 |
By Gender | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
Men | 4,082 / 46% | 6,882 / 47% |
Women | 4,765 / 54% | 7,680 / 53% |
By Race | Undergraduate | Graduate |
---|---|---|
International | 872 / 10% | 3,288 / 23% |
African-American | 552 / 6% | 756 / 5% |
Native American | 8 / 0% | 20 / 0% |
Asian | 1,768 / 20% | 1,950 / 13% |
Hispanic | 1,209 / 14% | 1,093 / 8% |
Caucasian | 3,506 / 40% | 6,000 / 41% |
Other | 345 / 4% | 1,047 / 7% |
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Northwestern University
Student Services
Services Offered:
- Academic/Career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Special Learning Opportunities Offered:
- Distance Learning Opportunities (Undergraduate & Graduate)
- ROTC
- Study Abroad
- Weekend/Evening college
- Teacher Certification
Library:
- Physical Facilities
- Organized collection of printed materials
- Access to digital/electronic resources
- Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
- Established library hours
- Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions
ROTC Options:
- Navy
Teacher Certification Details:
- Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization.
- Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers.
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Northwestern University
Athletics
Athletic Association: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
NCAA or NAIA Membership:
Football: Big Ten Conference Basketball: Big Ten Conference Baseball: Big Ten Conference Cross Country/Track: Big Ten Conference
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