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Northwestern University - Evanston,Illinois

Online Education at Northwestern University

The university offers 38 online programs across 8 disciplines.

The online learning is flexible and helps students with different styles of learning.
The university offers many Undergraduate and Graduate level online programs.
Online Tools include Search Library Collections, Digital Library Collections, Research Guides.

Reviews

Acceptance Rate

$45,427

Avg.Financial Aid

001739

FAFSA Code

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Northwestern University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Private, Not-For-Profit
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.northwestern.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
22,127
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide 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.

University's acceptance rate is 8.5%.
It also claims to have a low student to faculty ratio of 6:1.
Northwestern is a house of 21,000 enrolled students and 3,334 full-time faculty members.
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.
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.

The online learning is flexible and helps students with different styles of learning.
The university offers many Undergraduate and Graduate level online programs.
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'.

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.
The university is accepting, diverse, and progressive overall.
Cross-discipline courses are provided for students. It is easier to get involved in college events and clubs.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

8474913741

Fax:

N/A

Address

633 Clark St

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:

#9 in National Universities
#76 in Best Undergraduate Teaching (tie)
#14 in Best Value Schools
#57 in Most Innovative Schools (tie)
#251 in Top Performers on Social Mobility (tie)
#13 in Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs (tie)
- #11 in Biomedical
- #6 in Industrial / Manufacturing (tie)
- #5 in Materials (tie)
- #12 in Mechanical
- #11 in Co-ops/Internships (tie)
- #34 in Undergraduate Research/Creative Projects (tie)

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
8%
SAT Range
1430 - 1550
SAT/ACT
Required
ACT Range
33 - 35
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$75
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:

The form can be filled via any of the two platforms: Common Application or Coalition Application form.
High school transcripts, ACT/SAT reports, and letters of recommendations are mandatory.
SAT Range required: 1430 – 1550.
ACT Range required: 33-35.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$27,540
Average Annual Cost
$54,120

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$74,649
Other Fees
$448
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$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

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Student:Faculty Ratio

6:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

97%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

N/A

Academic Calendar

Quarter

Research Funding per Student

$27,992

Faculty Overview

62%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

8,642

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

15%

Full-time / Part-time

94% / 6%

Students Gender

Male

49%

US National: 44%

Female

51%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

46%

Unknown

Black

Hispanic

12%

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

17%

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

62%

Out Of State

26%

In State

12%

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

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

Sports Club

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 Security

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.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$58,900/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$69,000/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,000 - $31,666

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$125 - $329

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

60%

Average Aid Per Year

$45,427

Students Receiving Federal Grants

19%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,735

Students Receiving State Aid

Average Aid Per Year

$4,789

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

60%

Average Aid Per Year

$42,714

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the 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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