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, 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 965
Number of full time, freshmen women 1,144
Total number of full time freshmen 2,111
Number of full time, undergraduate men 3,978
Number of full time, undergraduate women 4,731
Total number of full time undergraduates 8,715
Number of part time, undergraduate men 68
Number of part time, undergraduate women 62
Total number of part time undergraduates 131
Total number of undergraduate males 4,046
Total number of undergraduate females 4,793
Total number of undergraduate students 8,846
Total number of graduate students 2,174
Total enrollment 11,020
American Indian/Alaskan Native Less than 1%
Asian 21%
Black 7%
Hispanic 15%
White 33%
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 75%
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 0%
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Tuition year 2024-2025
In-state tuition $67,158
Out-of-state tuition $67,158
Fees $1,164
Books and supplies $1,794
Room and board (live on campus)* $21,126
Board and transportation (live with parents) $4,320
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Undergraduate costs are for ... (Costs are for the 2024-2025 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 2023-2024
Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen $65,612
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan $2,730
Scholarship or grant $65,227
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) $65,293
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package 100%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan $3,611
Scholarship or grant $64,065
* "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 1,276
Number of freshmen who received aid 1,008
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid 4,403
Number of undergraduates who received aid 3,855
Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school 29%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class $36,425
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 2023-2024 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 24,511
Number of male applicants accepted 1,729
Number of female applicants 27,256
Number of female applicants accepted 2,010
Total number of applicants 51,767
Total number of applicants accepted 3,739
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 5,207
Number who were admitted via early decision 1,174
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 Not 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 9%
700 - 800 90%
SAT math
400 - 499 0%
500 - 599 2%
600 - 699 6%
700 - 800 92%
ACT score
18 - 23 2%
24 - 29 5%
30 - 36 93%
Percentage in top 50% of their high school class 100%
Percentage in top 25% 98%
Percentage in top 10% 94%
Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year 97%
Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less 87%
Between four and five years 6%
Between five and six years 1%
Letters of recommendation 1, required for all students
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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 1,771
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
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Percentage of students who live on campus 50%
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
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 4,046
Number of undergraduate women 4,793
Total number of undergraduate students 8,839
Total enrollment 11,020
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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