Northwestern University

633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208

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https://www.northwestern.edu/
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Main telephone 847-491-3741
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Public or private Private
Type of school University
Date founded 1851
Degrees offered Certificate or diploma, Bachelor's, Master's, First professional, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees
School accreditation North Central Association of Colleges and Schools
Setting Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area Chicago
Campus size 250 acres
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Number of full time, freshmen men 927
Number of full time, freshmen women 1,159
Total number of full time freshmen 2,086
Number of full time, undergraduate men 3,911
Number of full time, undergraduate women 4,440
Total number of full time undergraduates 8,351
Number of part time, undergraduate men 63
Number of part time, undergraduate women 80
Total number of part time undergraduates 143
Total number of undergraduate males 3,974
Total number of undergraduate females 4,520
Total number of undergraduate students 8,494
Total number of graduate students 2,174
Total enrollment 10,673
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 20%
Black 6%
Hispanic 13%
White 39%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.
Percentage of students from out of state 73%
Number of states and territories represented 52
Percentage of students from outside the US 10%
Number of countries represented 105
Percentage of students 25 or older 3%
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Tuition year 2023-2024
In-state tuition $64,887
Out-of-state tuition $64,887
Fees $1,110
Books and supplies $1,686
Room and board (live on campus)* $21,468
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.)
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Financial aid contact person Phil Asbury
Financial aid contact title University Director of Financial Aid
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
Financial aid phone 847-491-7400
Financial aid office website Find more information on this website
Scholarship list website Find more information on this website
Submit these forms FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), CSS Financial Aid profile, parent and student income tax forms
Application deadline (for fall term) February 5
School year financial aid data is from 2022-2023
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $63,954
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,721
Scholarship or grant $62,898
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $62,240
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $3,617
Scholarship or grant $60,889
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.
Number of freshmen who applied for aid 1,221
Number of freshmen who received aid 961
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 4,355
Number of undergraduates who received aid 3,809
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 29%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $34,309
Loans
Federal PLUS loans (for parents) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) Yes
Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) Yes
Institution loans (from the school) Yes
Need-based scholarships and grants
Federal Pell Grants Yes
Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) Yes
State-sponsored scholarships and grants Yes
Merit-based scholarships and grants
School-sponsored scholarships in art Yes
School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics Yes
Student employment
Work study Yes
Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... (Financial aid data are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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Admissions contact person Elisabeth Kinsley
Admissions contact title Associate Dean and Director of Undergraduate Admission
Admissions contact e-mail Email
Admissions phone (local) 847-491-7271
Electronic application website Find more information on this website
For incoming students Most difficult (about 30% of all applicants accepted)
Number of male applicants 21,781
Number of male applicants accepted 1,452
Number of female applicants 25,855
Number of female applicants accepted 1,869
Total number of applicants 47,636
Total number of applicants accepted 3,321
High school education High school diploma required and GED accepted.
Fall* application deadline January 1
Notification date for fall admission applicants April 1
Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline November 1
Number who applied for early decision 4,545
Number who were admitted via early decision 1,105
Fall transfer application deadline Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.
Online application available Find more information on this website
Application fee $75
High school GPA Very important
Difficulty of high school courses Very important
Standardized test scores Considered
High school class rank Very important
Recommendations Very important
Application essay Very important
Character/personal qualities Very important
Interview Considered
Talent or ability Very important
Extracurricular activities Very important
Level of applicant's interest Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment Not considered
Work experience Considered
Related to a school graduate Considered
First generation college student Considered
Racial/ethnic group Considered
Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time Yes
School uses a waiting list Yes
SAT evidence-based reading and writing
500 - 599 2%
600 - 699 12%
700 - 800 87%
SAT math
400 - 499 0%
500 - 599 1%
600 - 699 8%
700 - 800 90%
ACT score
18 - 23 1%
24 - 29 4%
30 - 36 95%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 99%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 86%
Between four and five years 7%
Between five and six years 1%
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Certificate or diploma Yes
Bachelor's Yes
Master's Yes
First professional Yes
Doctorate Yes
Other advanced degrees Yes
Academic calendar Quarters
Number of faculty on campus 1,730
Student faculty ratio 6:1
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree 45 courses
All students must meet:
Foreign language requirement Yes
Internship requirement Depends on major
Math or science requirement Yes
Senior project requirement Depends on major
Evenings Yes
Part time Yes
Summer school Yes
Accelerated degree Yes
Double major Yes
Graduate courses open to undergraduates Yes
Student-designed major Yes
Study abroad available Yes
Army ROTC Yes
Air Force ROTC Yes
Naval ROTC Yes
Advanced Placement Yes
Cooperative education Yes
External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) Yes
Independent study Yes
Internships Yes
Computer lab available to students Yes
Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms Yes
Computer network can be accessed from off campus Yes
Online registration for classes Yes
Main library name University Library
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National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Yes
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Choral groups Yes
Drama or theater groups Yes
Marching band Yes
Newspaper Yes
Radio station Yes
TV station Yes
National or local fraternities Yes
National or local sororities Yes
Number of student clubs and associations with open membership 400
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Percentage of students who live on campus 95%
School owns or operates housing Yes
Highest year that students are required to live on campus Not required
Housing availability for first year students Guaranteed
Housing options Co-ed, women only
Dorms require a key or code to enter Yes
School owns or operates housing for Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students First come, first served
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Health clinic Yes
Low-cost health insurance Yes
Psychological counseling Yes
Orientation Yes
Services for students with learning disabilities Yes
Women's center Yes
24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus Yes
Campus patrolled by trained security personnel Yes
Late night transport service Yes
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Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Career interest testing Yes
Career library Yes
Job bank Yes
Job fairs Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
On campus recruitment by employers Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
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Grad admissions contact person Gayle Woloschak
Grad admissions contact title Associate Dean for Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Programs
Grad admissions contact e-mail address Email
Grad admissions contact phone (local) 847-491-7271
Total number of graduate students 2,174
Number of undergraduate men 3,974
Number of undergraduate women 4,520
Total number of undergraduate students 8,494
Total enrollment 10,673
Tuition year 2022-2023
In-state tuition* $51,869
Out-of-state tuition* $51,869
Fees $1,155
* Tuition may vary by program
Graduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.)
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