- AcademicsA+
- ValueA+
- DiversityA+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsA
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsA+
- LocationA
- DormsC+
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeA+
- SafetyB
Northwestern University is ...
Private not-for-profit
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-A
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
Address
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Website
Northwestern University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13%
SAT Scores Range
1390-1560
ACT Scores Range
31-34
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Application Website
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Test Scores and GPA for Northwestern University
Cost
Net Price
$28,667/ year
National
$15,431Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Academics
Professors
A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
7:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 85%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.82 responses
- 73%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.84 responses
- 42%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.84 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
Economics
393 GraduatesCommunications
280 GraduatesPsychology
235 GraduatesJournalism
176 GraduatesPolitical Science and Government
157 GraduatesDrama and Theatre Production
134 GraduatesBiology
132 GraduatesMathematics & Statistics
108 GraduatesRadio, Television, and Digital Communication
93 GraduatesIndustrial Engineering
89 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,398Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
15%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
99%
Poll
- 48%
- of students say that Greek life is pretty big.86 responses
Poll
- 57%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.116 responses
After Northwestern University
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$64,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
93%
National
47%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 88%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.43 responses
Northwestern University Reviews
1,244 reviews
All Categories
I attended Northwestern because of the music program and the professor I would be working with. My professor was amazing, and so was the music program as a whole. I was able to pursue a double major with an outside field, and while it was difficult and busy, the administration helped me every quarter by allowing me to take extra classes to finish on time. The campus is beautiful, but there is always construction. It is not a huge party school, but there are parties and lots of other ways to have fun. I loved the proximity to Chicago and the public transit system. Overall, I liked the student body. There was a general hard work ethic, and though my majors weren't particularly competitive, I know there were some that were fairly cut-throat. The mental health services can be improved upon, but I felt that NU was a very accepting, diverse, and progressive school overall. Financial aid was great, and getting better!
I am only a freshman at NU, but even though I have only been here for a few months, I can honestly say that I love this school and the plethora of opportunities it has to offer. Academics here are very rigorous and competitive, but fortunately you are always surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your interests and are determined to be successful. It is not hard to get involved on campus. On weekends, students like to go to a football or basketball game or just hang out at trendy restaurants and cafes in Evanston. There are numerous student groups, sports, and volunteer opportunities so that you may take full advantage of what NU has to offer. The faculty here is great; professors and advisors are very knowledgable and willing to help you out in any way. Keeping up with school, work, and your social life can be hard, I admit, but I am glad I chose Northwestern.
Evanston is a perfect place for a college to be in: well-developed public transport, subway line to Chicago, lots of restaurants and shops, not so hectic as large cities, and a safe neighborhood. Northwestern is relatively large for a private college, but a bigger school means more opportunities. There are faculties doing research in almost every realm of arts and sciences, and the pre-professional programs are excellent here. The only problem is that Northwestern might be a bit too pre-professional: everyone is either a pre-med or looking for a job in consulting business, and you will feel lonely if you are a linguistics major or physics major or something.