About Northwestern University
Type
Private
Not-For-Profit
4 Years
Student Population
22,127
Website
www.northwestern.eduAccreditation
HLC
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
On Campus Housing
Yes
Northwestern University is a private-not-for-profit university located in Evanston, Illinois.
Established in 1851, the university expanded with campuses in Chicago and Doha, Qatar with the main campus situated in Evanston. Started with little money, no land, and limited higher education experience, Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
The students come from more than 75 countries for its highly ranked colleges and programs. It has some prestigious schools under its umbrella, such as Kellogg School of Management, the School of Education and Social Policy, the School of Law, the Feinberg School of Medicine, Interdepartmental Biological Sciences Program, and the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Sciences.
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University's acceptance rate is 8.5%.
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It also claims to have a low student to faculty ratio of 6:1.
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Northwestern is a house of 21,000 enrolled students and 3,334 full-time faculty members.
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University's Nursing is one of the best programs being offered at the university. The diplomas are presented to the graduates and the course was started in the year 1906. Nursing programs are accredited as well.
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The university meets the standards of the Higher Learning Commission and is accredited by the same.
Online Education at Northwestern University
The university offers 38 online programs across 8 disciplines.
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The online learning is flexible and helps students with different styles of learning.
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The university offers many Undergraduate and Graduate level online programs.
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Online Tools include Search Library Collections, Digital Library Collections, Research Guides.
Reviews
According to the US News, the university is ranked 10th in 'National Universities'.
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The atmosphere is competitive, the faculty and students are supportive. The campus is good with many opportunities and resources for the professional growth of a student.
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The university is accepting, diverse, and progressive overall.
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Cross-discipline courses are provided for students. It is easier to get involved in college events and clubs.
Rankings
Northwestern University is one of only four U.S. universities that ranks in the top twenty across all categories of graduate education and in the top 10 overalls.
As per US News and World Report, Northwestern has the following rankings:
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#9 in National Universities
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#76 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
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#14 in Best Value Schools
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#57 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)
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#251 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
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#13 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
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#11 in Biomedical
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#6 in Industrial / Manufacturing (tie)
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#5 in Materials (tie)
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#12 in Mechanical
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#11 in Co-ops/Internships (tie)
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#34 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)
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Admissions
Application Deadline
FALSE
Acceptance Rate
8%
SAT Range
1430 - 1550
ACT Range
33 - 35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Accept Common App
Yes
The admission process at Northwestern is a simple online process, involving an application fee of $75.
It also invites applications for Early Decision Process. The list of requirements for undergraduate programs is quite lengthy and includes multiple transcripts, essays and letters of recommendation along with test scores. The graduation admission requirements differ from programs.
With an acceptance rate of 8.5%, getting enrolled in this university is not a cakewalk. Following points need to be addressed:
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The form can be filled via any of the two platforms: Common Application or Coalition Application form.
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High school transcripts, ACT/SAT reports, and letters of recommendations are mandatory.
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SAT Range required: 1430 – 1550.
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ACT Range required: 33-35.
Annual Cost to Attend
Net Price
$27,540
Average Annual Cost
$54,120
Books And Supplies
$1,605
Other Fees
$448
Room And Board
$16,626
Budget For Other Expenses
$1,850
Total One Year Cost
$74,649
The net price for studying at Northwestern comes to around $27,540.
The average annual cost of attendance at Northwestern amounts to nearly $78,654. It includes the following expenses:
Tuition Fees: $56,232
Books and supplies: $1,605
Personal Expenses: $1,850
Other fees: $514
Room and Boarding: $17,019
Budget for other expenses: $3,839
Academics
Highest Degree Offered
NA
Student:Faculty Ratio
6:1
Full-Time Retention Rate
97%
Part-Time Retention Rate
N/A
Academic Calendar
Quarter
Research Funding per Student
$27,992
Faculty Overview
Male Professors
Female Professors
Non-traditional Learning
Evening Degree Programs
Teacher Certification
Distance Education
Study Abroad
Majors
Economics
383 Graduates
Psychology, General
155 Graduates
Communication, Journalism, and Rela...
153 Graduates
Journalism
149 Graduates
Political Science and Government
137 Graduates
Biology, General
117 Graduates
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
113 Graduates
Industrial Engineering
100 Graduates
Radio, Television, and Digital Comm...
98 Graduates
Communication and Media Studies
96 Graduates
Mechanical Engineering
93 Graduates
Mathematics
87 Graduates
Music
79 Graduates
Community Organization and Advocacy
76 Graduates
History
67 Graduates
Computer Science
65 Graduates
Applied Mathematics
54 Graduates
Business/Managerial Economics
51 Graduates
English Language and Literature, Ge...
50 Graduates
International Relations and Nationa...
50 Graduates
Chemical Engineering
48 Graduates
Finance and Financial Management Se...
46 Graduates
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
40 Graduates
Statistics
39 Graduates
Public Policy Analysis
38 Graduates
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
35 Graduates
Engineering, Other
32 Graduates
Communication Disorders Sciences an...
31 Graduates
Psychology, Other
31 Graduates
Sociology
28 Graduates
Materials Engineering
27 Graduates
Anthropology
26 Graduates
Non-Professional General Legal Stud...
24 Graduates
Information Science/Studies
23 Graduates
Manufacturing Engineering
23 Graduates
Human Resources Management and Serv...
22 Graduates
Philosophy
22 Graduates
Physics
22 Graduates
Chemistry
21 Graduates
Natural Resources Conservation and...
20 Graduates
Area Studies
17 Graduates
Linguistic, Comparative, and Relate...
17 Graduates
Civil Engineering
16 Graduates
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender,...
16 Graduates
Research and Experimental Psycholog...
16 Graduates
Romance Languages, Literatures, and...
15 Graduates
Entrepreneurial and Small Business...
14 Graduates
Biological and Physical Sciences
13 Graduates
Electrical, Electronics and Communi...
13 Graduates
Legal Research and Advanced Profess...
13 Graduates
Computer and Information Sciences,...
10 Graduates
Computer Engineering
10 Graduates
Fine and Studio Arts
10 Graduates
Biological and Biomedical Sciences,...
9 Graduates
Science, Technology and Society
9 Graduates
Architecture and Related Services,...
8 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
8 Graduates
Classics and Classical Languages, L...
7 Graduates
Environmental/Environmental Health...
7 Graduates
Teacher Education and Professional...
6 Graduates
Germanic Languages, Literatures, an...
5 Graduates
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
5 Graduates
Religion/Religious Studies
5 Graduates
Sustainability Studies
5 Graduates
East Asian Languages, Literatures,...
4 Graduates
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosc...
4 Graduates
Dance
3 Graduates
Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languag...
3 Graduates
Business/Commerce, General
2 Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General...
2 Graduates
Materials Sciences
2 Graduates
Allied Health and Medical Assisting...
1 Graduates
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervent...
1 Graduates
Educational Assessment, Evaluation,...
1 Graduates
Engineering, General
1 Graduates
Geography and Cartography
1 Graduates
Health Professions and Related Clin...
1 Graduates
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing St...
1 Graduates
Urban Studies/Affairs
1 Graduates
Student Body
Undergraduate Students
8,642
Socio-Economic Diversity
15%
Part-time
6%
Students Gender
LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS
ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER
Race/Ethnicity
Geographic Density
Geographic Density
High
Unknown Location
Out Of State
In State
Foreign
Economic Diversity
36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
Median Household Income
$81,812 per year
Campus Life
Housing
The students can reside on campus and 99% of Freshman Live On-Campus.
On Campus Housing Available
Yes
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
Freshmen Live on Campus
99%
Undergrads in College Housing
53%
Averege Housing Cost
$10,100/year
Campus Food
The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $6,526/year.
Meal Plan Available
Yes
Average Meal Plan Available
$6,526/year
Athletes
Division Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Big Ten Conference
Total Male Athletes
235
Total Female Athletes
243
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Club
19
Sports Team (Men)
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Wrestling
Sports Team (Women)
Basketball
Cross Country
Fencing
Field Hockey
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Volleyball
Campus Safety
24-Hour Security Patrol
Yes
Campus Emergency Phones
Yes
24-Hour Escort Safety rides
Yes
Mobile Campus Emergency Alert
Yes
The university offers on-campus housing facilities to the students who wish to stay on the campus. A candidate will be needed to pay a normal expense of $17,019 per year for living on campus. Northwestern University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at NU costs around $6,526 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At NU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. There are around 49% male and 51% female students enrolled at the university.
After Graduation
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$58,900/year
Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation
$69,000/year
Typical Monthly Loan Payment
$125 - 329
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$45,427
Students Receiving Federal Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$6,735
Students Receiving State Aid
Average Aid Per Year
$4,789
Students Receiving Institutional Grants
Average Aid Per Year
$42,714
Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30K
$59,541
$30K - $48K
$65,531
$48K - $75K
$62,270
$75K - $110K
$55,818
> $110K
$32,656
Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$191,131,701
Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants
$2,498,088
Financial Aid is available for students in the form of federal aid, grants, scholarships, and loans.
A financial aid package typically meets a student’s full financial need through a combination of need-based scholarships, grants, and part-time work in order to meet the net price of $27,540.
The average financial aid required is $45,427. Around 61% of undergraduates receive financial aid from the college.
The applicants need to fill up the FAFSA form for the university, followed by submitting a College Scholarship Service/Financial Aid profile online. After this, one needs to complete and submit Complete and submit federal tax forms and wait for notification from the university.
Students looking for financial aid can fill the FAFSA form. Northwestern University FAFSA code or federal school code is 001739.
Federal aids include Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant, Direct Subsidized Loan, Direct Unsubsidized Loan, Direct PLUS Loans, Federal Perkins Loans, and Federal work-study.
Institutional Aid includes Northwestern University Scholarship, Debt Cap Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, National Merit Scholarship, and Founders Scholarship.
Military Financial aids are also provided which include Montgomery GI Bill, Vocational Rehabilitation, Survivors and Dependent Educational Assistance Program (DEA), and Reserve Educational Assistance Program (REAP).
State Aid includes the Illinois Monetary Award Program.
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