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Overview
Northwestern University is a University institution located in Evanston, IL, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1801 Hinman Avenue
PO Box 3060
Evanston, IL 60208
United States
PO Box 3060
Evanston, IL 60208
United States
Contact
Ms. Elisabeth Kinsley
Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: ug-admission@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-491-7271
Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: ug-admission@northwestern.edu
Phone: 847-491-7271
Majors & Degrees
Architecture And Related Services | Associate | Bachelors |
---|---|---|
Architecture And Related Services, Other | ||
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
African Studies | ||
African-american/black Studies | ||
American/united States Studies/civilization | ||
Area Studies, Other | ||
Asian Studies/civilization | ||
Asian-american Studies | ||
Caribbean Studies | ||
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
European Studies/civilization | ||
Hispanic-american, Puerto Rican, And Mexican-american/chicano Studies | ||
Near And Middle Eastern Studies | ||
Slavic Studies | ||
Women's Studies | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Cell/cellular Biology And Histology | ||
Ecology | ||
Molecular Biology | ||
Neuroscience | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Business/commerce, General | ||
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | ||
Organizational Behavior Studies | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Communication And Media Studies, Other | ||
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs, Other | ||
Journalism | ||
Radio And Television | ||
Radio, Television, And Digital Communication, Other | ||
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, General | ||
Computer Science | ||
Information Science/studies | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Education, General | ||
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities | ||
Learning Sciences | ||
Mathematics Teacher Education | ||
Music Teacher Education | ||
Secondary Education And Teaching | ||
Social And Philosophical Foundations Of Education | ||
Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | ||
Chemical Engineering | ||
Civil Engineering, General | ||
Computer Engineering, General | ||
Electrical And Electronics Engineering | ||
Engineering Science | ||
Engineering, General | ||
Engineering, Other | ||
Environmental/environmental Health Engineering | ||
Industrial Engineering | ||
Manufacturing Engineering | ||
Materials Engineering | ||
Mechanical Engineering | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing | ||
English Language And Literature, General | ||
Rhetoric And Composition | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Comparative Literature | ||
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
East Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other | ||
French Language And Literature | ||
German Language And Literature | ||
Italian Language And Literature | ||
Linguistics | ||
Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other | ||
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
South Asian Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General | ||
Spanish Language And Literature | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Audiology/audiologist | ||
Audiology/audiologist And Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | ||
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General | ||
International Public Health/international Health | ||
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies | ||
Speech-language Pathology/pathologist | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Legal Studies | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies | ||
Humanities/humanistic Studies | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Applied Mathematics, General | ||
Computational And Applied Mathematics | ||
Mathematics, General | ||
Statistics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Biological And Physical Sciences | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General | ||
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||
Science, Technology And Society | ||
Sustainability Studies | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Environmental Science | ||
Environmental Studies | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Jewish/judaic Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Astronomy | ||
Chemistry, General | ||
Geology/earth Science, General | ||
Materials Science | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Cognitive Psychology And Psycholinguistics | ||
Community Psychology | ||
Counseling Psychology | ||
Psychology, General | ||
Psychology, Other | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Community Organization And Advocacy | ||
Public Policy Analysis, General | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Anthropology, General | ||
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics | ||
Economics, General | ||
Geography | ||
International Relations And Affairs | ||
Political Science And Government, General | ||
Social Sciences, General | ||
Social Sciences, Other | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Urban Studies/affairs | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Art History, Criticism And Conservation | ||
Art/art Studies, General | ||
Dance, General | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other | ||
Film/cinema/media Studies | ||
Jazz/jazz Studies | ||
Keyboard Instruments | ||
Music History, Literature, And Theory | ||
Music Performance, General | ||
Music Theory And Composition | ||
Music, General | ||
Music, Other | ||
Musical Theatre | ||
Musicology And Ethnomusicology | ||
Percussion Instruments | ||
Stringed Instruments | ||
Theatre Literature, History And Criticism | ||
Visual And Performing Arts, General | ||
Voice And Opera | ||
Woodwind Instruments |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
47,636
Applied
3,321
Accepted
8,494
Enrolled
Female Admissions
25,855
Females Applied
1,869
Females Accepted
7%
Male Admissions
21,781
Males Applied
1,452
Males Accepted
7%
Applying
75
Application Fee
Admission Requirements | |
---|---|
Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay One recommendation |
Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Other requirements: | Audition for music program |
Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 1st | No |
Early decision plan | November 1st | Not reported | No |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Transfer | March 15th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 720 | 770 | ||
SAT Math | 740 | 790 | ||
ACT Composite | 33 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
62,391
Private
Fees
1,077
Full-time student fees
19,440
Room & board
10,377
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
---|---|
Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
59,406
Avg. Financial Aid Package
61,907
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
62,706
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,642
Avg. Loan Aid
5,964
Avg. Grant Aid
57,259
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
8,494
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
73%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 13.86% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 6.07% |
White or Caucasian | 39.36% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.07% |
Asian | 20.5% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.01% |
Two or more races | 6.68% |
Other | 3.21% |
Gender
Male (46.79%)
Female (53.21%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Women-only housing |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 95% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Dillo Day Music Festival, Dance Marathon and Wildcat Welcome
Dillo Day Music Festival, Dance Marathon and Wildcat Welcome
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | Division 1 | |
Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
Cross-country Running | No | No | No |
Fencing | No | No | No |
Field Hockey | No | No | No |
Football | No | Division 1 | |
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Indoor Track | No | No | No |
Lacrosse | No | No | No |
Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
Softball | No | No | No |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
Volleyball | No | No | No |
Wrestling | No | Division 1 |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | No | Division 1 | |
Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
Fencing | No | Division 1 | |
Field Hockey | No | Division 1 | |
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | Division 1 | |
Indoor Track | Division 1 | No | |
Lacrosse | No | Division 1 | |
Soccer | No | Division 1 | |
Softball | No | Division 1 | |
Swimming And Diving | No | Division 1 | |
Tennis | No | Division 1 | |
Volleyball | No | Division 1 | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
1,742
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,494
Part-time - 248
Male - 1,054
Female - 688
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