Northwestern University
- 4 Year
- EVANSTON, IL
CollegeGrad School
Northwestern University
- 4 Year
- EVANSTON, IL
- Rating 3.67 out of 5 1,421 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade A+
- Valuegrade A+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Campusgrade A minus
- Athleticsgrade A
- Party Scenegrade A minus
- Professorsgrade A+
- Locationgrade A
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade A+
- Safetygrade B+
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Northwestern University Rankings
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NU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
9%
Application Deadline
January 3
SAT Range
1430-1550
ACT Range
33-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
Application Website
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Cost
Net Price
$28,344 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$50,310 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade A+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
3:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
85%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 82 responses70%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 94 responses40%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 94 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Economics338 Graduates
- Psychology190 Graduates
- Journalism151 Graduates
- Neuroscience and Neurobiology136 Graduates
- Political Science and Government121 Graduates
- Biology108 Graduates
- Radio and Television102 Graduates
- Communications101 Graduates
- Computer Science94 Graduates
- Drama and Theatre Production93 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
8,095 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
464
Undergrads Over 25
1%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
6%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
47%
of students say that Greek life is pretty big. 96 responsesPoll
57%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 126 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$69,000 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
95%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%88%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 43 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Northwestern is definitely an academically rigorous school, but the amount of resources provided to its students makes success attainable. The Northwestern faculty goes above and beyond to ensure that their students have the support they need, not only to promote strong academics, but also all facets of health. Also, the student body at Northwestern is incredible! Everyone is extremely kind and inclusive. Thus, despite the rigor of the classes at NU--and the stress that such rigor entails--I have had such a positive experience that has made it all worth it!
Although there is no substitute for in person learning, I think Northwestern did a fantastic job utilizing online learning platforms. First of all, we as students were provided with plenty of digital resources, such as e-textbooks and interactive online practice problems. Furthermore, all of the lectures were recorded, so we had the opportunity to review them if there was something we did not comprehend the first time. Therefore, even though the virtual nature of our classes were difficult at times, I think I speak for the majority when I say that we were still able to learn a lot!
There is both an arrogance and an aloofness to a lot of the people there. It exists in numerous forms, but it permeates from administration to students, students to administration, faculty to students, and - unfortunately - students to one another.
Maybe it's the byproduct of an elite school filled with smart, talented, competitive people, many of whom come from privileged backgrounds.
NO, IT WAS NOT EVERYONE. However, I felt it enough of the time with enough of the people that I can say it was (and probably still is) an issue. It was disappointing and off-putting, and it detracted from my experience at NU.
Of course, the school has a lot to offer. But you need to be aware that this personality is prevalent on campus.
Maybe it's the byproduct of an elite school filled with smart, talented, competitive people, many of whom come from privileged backgrounds.
NO, IT WAS NOT EVERYONE. However, I felt it enough of the time with enough of the people that I can say it was (and probably still is) an issue. It was disappointing and off-putting, and it detracted from my experience at NU.
Of course, the school has a lot to offer. But you need to be aware that this personality is prevalent on campus.