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Northwestern University

Northwestern University Wildcats
Northwestern University Wildcats
633 Clark St
Evanston, Illinois 60208
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Northwestern University

633 Clark St
Evanston, Illinois 60208
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Northwestern University at a Glance

Northwestern University is a large private college located in the small city of Evanston, Illinois. Currently, there are roughly 21,412 students enrolled, 51% of which are male and 49% female. Athletically, Northwestern University is an NCAA I school and is part of the Big Ten.

General Information

Student Count:21,412
Gender Ratio:51% Male, 49% Female
Academic Calendar:Quarter
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's and Master's
School Setting:Large four-year, highly residential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Small City
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:Not applicable

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$38,088
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$38,088
Yearly Room:$6,657
Yearly Board:$5,046
In-state Cost (On Campus):$53,983
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$53,983

Contact Info

Financial Aid Website | Admissions Website
General Phone:(847) 491-3741
Athletic Phone:(847) 491-3205

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:5,934 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:16
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:No

Northwestern University Admissions & Academics

On average, Northwestern University has around 25,013 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Required
Class Rank:Recommended
Transcript:Required
College Prep:Required
Life Experience:Not Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:25,013
Male Applicants:11,415
Female Applicants:13,598
% Male Applicants:46%
% Female Applicants:54%
Total Admitted:6,553
Admitted Males:3,187
Admitted Females:3,365
% Admitted Males:49%
% Admitted Females:51%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:1,663
Percent Who Submit SAT:80%
ACT Scores Submitted:1,115
Percent Who Submit ACT:54%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:670
25th% Math:690
25th% Writing:670
25th% Overall:2,030
75th% Reading:750
75th% Math:780
75th% Writing:750
75th% Overall:2,280

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:31
25th% Math:29
25th% Writing:8
25th% Overall:30
75th% Reading:34
75th% Math:35
75th% Writing:10
75th% Overall:33

Northwestern University Athletics
"Home of the Wildcats"

General Wildcats Sports Info

Division:NCAA I
Conference:Big Ten
Team Colors:Purple and White
Stadium Name:Ryan Field
Stadium Capacity:47,130
Gym Name:Welsh-Ryan Arena
Gym Capacity:8,117

Wildcats Contact Info

Phone:(847) 491-3741
Athletic Phone:(847) 491-3205
Website:http://www.northwestern.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.nusports.com

Northwestern University Campus & Student Body

Northwestern University offers a total of 115 different majors and 2 degree award levels: Bachelor's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:14.7%
Non-resident:13.5%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Navy
Distance Learning Program:No
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:No
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYesYes
Computer ScienceYesYes
EducationYesYes
EngineeringYesYes
Engineering TechnologiesYes
English & LiteratureYesYes
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYesYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYesYes
Human SciencesYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Legal ProffessionsYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYesYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYes
PhilosophyYesYes
Physical ScienceYesYes
PsychologyYesYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYesYes
Science TechnologiesYes
Social ScienceYesYes
Theology & ReligionYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYesYes

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