Northwestern University
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208
Evanston, IL 60208
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https://www.northwestern.edu/| Feature | Note |
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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, 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 |
| County | Cook |
| Feature | Note |
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| Number of full time, freshmen men | 976 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 1,127 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 2,105 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 4,084 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 4,800 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 8,890 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 64 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 80 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 144 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 4,148 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 4,880 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,060 |
| Number of male graduate students | 6,412 |
| Number of female graduate students | 7,428 |
| Total number of graduate students | 13,840 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 10,560 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 12,308 |
| Total enrollment | 22,868 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | 21% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 15% |
| White | 30% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 4% |
| 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 | 76% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 52 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 11% |
| Number of countries represented | 105 |
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| Tuition year | 2025-2026 |
| In-state tuition | $69,375 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,375 |
| Fees | $1,214 |
| Books and supplies | $1,539 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $21,975 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2025-2026 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 | |
| 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 tax forms |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | February 5 |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2024-2025 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $67,785 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 100% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,168 |
| Scholarship or grant | $65,983 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $68,110 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 100% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $3,904 |
| Scholarship or grant | $65,769 |
| * "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 | 1,200 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 950 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 4,417 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 3,836 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 29% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $32,540 |
| 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 2024-2025 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 | |
| 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 | 23,774 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 1,735 |
| Number of female applicants | 25,686 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 2,070 |
| Total number of applicants | 49,460 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 3,805 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | January 1 |
| Early decision (apply early, must attend if accepted) application deadline | November 1 |
| Notification date for early decision applicants | December 15 |
| Number who applied for early decision | 5,154 |
| Number who were admitted via early decision | 1,186 |
| 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 |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 |
| Letters of recommendation | Required for all students |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Audition for music program |
| Other application materials | Required for some students |
| 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 |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| School uses a waiting list | Yes |
| SAT evidence-based reading and writing | |
| 400 - 499 | 0% |
| 500 - 599 | 1% |
| 600 - 699 | 6% |
| 700 - 800 | 92% |
| SAT math | |
| 400 - 499 | 0% |
| 500 - 599 | 1% |
| 600 - 699 | 5% |
| 700 - 800 | 94% |
| ACT score | |
| 18 - 23 | 2% |
| 24 - 29 | 3% |
| 30 - 36 | 97% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 98% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 83% |
| Between four and five years | 10% |
| Between five and six years | 1% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1, required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Quarters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 1,807 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Percentage of students who live on campus | 55% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Sophomore |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed, men only, women only |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| School owns or operates housing for | Married graduate students, single graduate students |
| Feature | Note |
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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 |
| Feature | Note |
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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 | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 847-491-7271 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 5,033 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 5,749 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 11,156 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 1,379 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 1,679 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 3,215 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 6,412 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 7,428 |
| Total number of graduate students | 14,371 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 4,148 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 4,880 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 9,028 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 10,560 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 12,308 |
| Total enrollment | 23,431 |
| Tuition year | 2024-2025 |
| In-state tuition* | $53,452 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $53,452 |
| Fees | $1,203 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2024-2025 academic year.) |