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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 |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 |
Feature | Note |
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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 |
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 |
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.) |