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Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

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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
Contact Ms. Elisabeth Kinsley
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 Checkmark
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies Associate Bachelors
African Studies Checkmark
African-american/black Studies Checkmark
American/united States Studies/civilization Checkmark
Area Studies, Other Checkmark
Asian Studies/civilization Checkmark
Asian-american Studies Checkmark
Caribbean Studies Checkmark
Ethnic, Cultural...

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

51,769
Applied
3,739
Accepted
8,846
Enrolled
7%
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Female Admissions

27,256
Females Applied
2,010
Females Accepted
7%
Acceptance Rate
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Male Admissions

24,511
Males Applied
1,729
Males Accepted
7%
Acceptance Rate

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 2nd Not reported No
Early decision plan November 1st December 15th No
Other early decision plan Not reported Not reported No
Transfer March 15th Not reported Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test Avg. Score 25th % Info icon 75th % Info icon
SAT Critical Reading 730 770
SAT Math 760 790
ACT Composite 33 35

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition

67,158
Private
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Fees

1,164
Full-time student fees
21,126
Room & board

Financial Aid

65,293
Avg. Financial Aid Package
65,612
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
71,851
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,611
Avg. Loan Aid
10,250
Avg. Grant Aid
64,065
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100% Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

8,846
Total Undergrad students
10%
International Students
75%
Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 15.08%
Black or African American 7.27%
White or Caucasian 33.67%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.09%
Asian 21.81%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.06%
Two or more races 7.71%
Other 3.79%

Gender

Male (45.74%)
Female (54.18%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing Yes
Housing requirements Yes
Housing options Co-ed housing
Men-only housing
Women-only housing
% of undergrad students who live in college housing 50%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper Checkmark
Drama/theatre group Checkmark
Student-run radio station Checkmark
Student-run television station Checkmark
Marching band Checkmark
Choral groups Checkmark
Campus events:
Dillo Day Music Festival, Dance Marathon and Wildcat Welcome

Student Services

Legal services Checkmark
Health clinic Checkmark
Personal/psychological counseling Checkmark
Women's center Checkmark
International students advisor Checkmark

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities Checkmark
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Local fraternities Checkmark
Local sororities Checkmark

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services Checkmark
24-hour patrols by trained officers Checkmark
Student patrols Checkmark
Late-night transport/escort services Checkmark
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances Checkmark

Athletics

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Men's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No Division 1 Checkmark
Basketball No Division 1 Checkmark
Cross-country Running No No No
Fencing No No No
Field Hockey No No No
Football No Division 1 Checkmark
Golf No Division 1 Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No No No
Soccer No Division 1 Checkmark
Softball No No No
Swimming And Diving No Division 1 Checkmark
Tennis No Division 1 Checkmark
Volleyball No No No
Wrestling No Division 1 Checkmark
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Women's Sports

Sport Intramural Intercollegiate Scholarship
Baseball No No No
Basketball No Division 1 Checkmark
Cross-country Running No Division 1 Checkmark
Fencing No Division 1 Checkmark
Field Hockey No Division 1 Checkmark
Football No No No
Golf No Division 1 Checkmark
Indoor Track No No No
Lacrosse No Division 1 Checkmark
Soccer No Division 1 Checkmark
Softball No Division 1 Checkmark
Swimming And Diving No Division 1 Checkmark
Tennis No Division 1 Checkmark
Volleyball No Division 1 Checkmark
Wrestling No No No

Faculty

1,771
Total Faculty
6:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 1,570
Part-time - 201
Male - 1,031
Female - 740
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