Northwestern University
Northwestern University is committed to excellent teaching innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
School Information
Evanston, Illinois 60208
P: (847) 491-3741
Calendar: Quarter
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Locale: City: Small
Open Admissions: Yes
Sector: Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above
Carnegie Basic: Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Accrediting Agency: North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Students & Faculty
Students
- 23,634Total Students
- 12,126Male Students
- 11,508Female Students
- 3,056Total Intl Students
- 1,863Intl Male Students
- 1,193Intl Female Students
Faculty
- 6,873Total Faculty
- 4,398Male Faculty
- 2,475Female Faculty
- 7:1Student/Fac Ratio
*All data is provided by the school or compiled from IPEDS as of May 2013
Available Scholarships
Displaying 1-2 of 2 results.
| Award Name | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Graduate Studies Fellowship | $7,000 USD | |
| Gwendolen M Carter/pas-nu Fellowships | $25,800 USD |
Tuition Information
$
41,983
Out of State Tuition
$
1,797
Books & Supplies
$
12,780
Room & Board
$
2,269
Other Expenses
$
58,829
Total
Admissions
27,528
total applicants
23%
admitted (6367)
8%
enrolled (2127)
SAT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
700-780
Math
680-750
Reading
680-770
Writing
ACT Scores: 25th-75th percentile
31-33
Composite
30-35
Math
32-35
English
Other Requirements
Note: 25th-75th percentile ranges show the range of scores achieved by the middle 50% of students who were admitted to the school.
Degrees & Programs
- Certificate
- Associate's
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctorate
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | ||||||
| Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping | ||||||
| Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General | ||||||
| African Studies | ||||||
| African-American/Black Studies | ||||||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Anthropology | ||||||
| Anthropology, Other | ||||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Area Studies, Other | ||||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | ||||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | ||||||
| Asian Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other | ||||||
| Audiology/Audiologist | ||||||
| Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||||||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | ||||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | ||||||
| Bioethics/Medical Ethics | ||||||
| Bioinformatics | ||||||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | ||||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | ||||||
| Biostatistics | ||||||
| Biotechnology | ||||||
| Botany/Plant Biology, Other | ||||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | ||||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | ||||||
| Business/Commerce, General | ||||||
| Business/Managerial Economics | ||||||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Chemical Engineering | ||||||
| Chemistry, General | ||||||
| Civil Engineering, General | ||||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | ||||||
| Clinical Psychology | ||||||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics | ||||||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | ||||||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | ||||||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | ||||||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | ||||||
| Community Psychology | ||||||
| Comparative Literature | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | ||||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | ||||||
| Computer Engineering, General | ||||||
| Computer Science | ||||||
| Conducting | ||||||
| Counseling Psychology | ||||||
| Creative Writing | ||||||
| Dance, General | ||||||
| Dental Clinical Sciences, General | ||||||
| Developmental Biology and Embryology | ||||||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia | ||||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | ||||||
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | ||||||
| E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | ||||||
| East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | ||||||
| Ecology | ||||||
| Economics, General | ||||||
| Education, General | ||||||
| Education, Other | ||||||
| Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities | ||||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | ||||||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | ||||||
| Engineering Mechanics | ||||||
| Engineering Science | ||||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other | ||||||
| Engineering, General | ||||||
| Engineering, Other | ||||||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | ||||||
| English Language and Literature, General | ||||||
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | ||||||
| Environmental Science | ||||||
| Environmental Studies | ||||||
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | ||||||
| European Studies/Civilization | ||||||
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | ||||||
| Finance, General | ||||||
| French Language and Literature | ||||||
| General Studies | ||||||
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | ||||||
| Geography | ||||||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | ||||||
| German Language and Literature | ||||||
| Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other | ||||||
| Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator | ||||||
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | ||||||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | ||||||
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | ||||||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | ||||||
| History, General | ||||||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | ||||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | ||||||
| Industrial Engineering | ||||||
| Information Science/Studies | ||||||
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies | ||||||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | ||||||
| International Relations and Affairs | ||||||
| Italian Language and Literature | ||||||
| Jazz/Jazz Studies | ||||||
| Jewish/Judaic Studies | ||||||
| Journalism | ||||||
| Keyboard Instruments | ||||||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | ||||||
| Law | ||||||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other | ||||||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | ||||||
| Legal Studies, General | ||||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | ||||||
| Linguistics | ||||||
| Management Information Systems, General | ||||||
| Management Science | ||||||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | ||||||
| Manufacturing Engineering | ||||||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | ||||||
| Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling | ||||||
| Materials Engineering | ||||||
| Materials Science | ||||||
| Mathematics, General | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering | ||||||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | ||||||
| Medical Informatics | ||||||
| Medical Scientist | ||||||
| Medicine | ||||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | ||||||
| Music Performance, General | ||||||
| Music Teacher Education | ||||||
| Music Theory and Composition | ||||||
| Music, General | ||||||
| Music, Other | ||||||
| Musicology and Ethnomusicology | ||||||
| Neurobiology and Anatomy | ||||||
| Neuroscience | ||||||
| Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management | ||||||
| Operations Management and Supervision | ||||||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | ||||||
| Orthotist/Prosthetist | ||||||
| Philosophy | ||||||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | ||||||
| Physics, General | ||||||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | ||||||
| Political Science and Government, General | ||||||
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | ||||||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers | ||||||
| Psychology, General | ||||||
| Psychology, Other | ||||||
| Public Administration | ||||||
| Public Health, General | ||||||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | ||||||
| Radio and Television | ||||||
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | ||||||
| Real Estate | ||||||
| Religion/Religious Studies | ||||||
| Religious/Sacred Music | ||||||
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other | ||||||
| Science, Technology and Society | ||||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | ||||||
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | ||||||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education | ||||||
| Social Sciences, Other | ||||||
| Sociology | ||||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | ||||||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | ||||||
| Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist | ||||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | ||||||
| Statistics, General | ||||||
| Stringed Instruments | ||||||
| Systems Science and Theory | ||||||
| Tax Law/Taxation | ||||||
| Theatre Literature, History and Criticism | ||||||
| Transportation/Mobility Management | ||||||
| Urban Studies/Affairs | ||||||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | ||||||
| Voice and Opera | ||||||
| Women's Studies | ||||||
| Writing, General | ||||||