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Northwestern University
Northwestern University
EVANSTON, IL . 4 Year 3.7
#15 in Best Colleges in America
633 CLARK ST EVANSTON, IL 60208

Overview

Northwestern University is a leading private research university in Evanston, Illinois, USA, founded in 1851. The university is known for its academic rigor and excellence in the fields of communication, business, engineering, and law, as well as its rich research resources and global perspective. Northwestern University is also a member of the Association of American Universities. Its main campus is located near Chicago and offers students diverse and challenging learning opportunities in a beautiful campus setting.

Rankings

  • 2

    #2 in Best Colleges for Communications in America

  • 1

    #1 in Best Colleges in Illinois

  • 2

    #2 in Best Colleges for Music in America

  • Best Colleges for Communications in America 2 of 931
  • Best Colleges for Music in America 2 of 265
  • Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America 3 of 558

Academics

  • A+Academics
  • A+Value
  • A+Diversity
  • ACampus
  • AAthletics
  • A Party Scene
  • A+Professors
  • ALocation
  • BDorms
  • B Campus Food
  • A+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Economics
    351 Graduates
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
    187 Graduates
  • Psychology
    175 Graduates
  • Biology
    121 Graduates
  • Political Science and Government
    117 Graduates
  • Communications
    111 Graduates
  • Computer Science
    107 Graduates
  • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
    99 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    98 Graduates
  • Radio and Television
    76 Graduates

Admissions

  • January 3
    Application Deadline
  • 7%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $75
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    1470-1570
  • ACT Range
    34-35
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $51,087
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    66%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    95%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    8,438 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    409
  • Undergrads Over 25
    3%
  • Pell Grant
    20%
  • Varsity Athletes
    6%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    3:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS

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