NU Description

For a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree from a school with history and prestige, look no further than Northwestern University, a Big Ten school located in Evanston, Illinois.

Northwestern is a large school and features many different areas of study. Though the school is known for its strong arts programs, many students also enroll in science, engineering, and medical fields.

Programs include Biological Sciences, Computer Engineering, Drama, Earth and Planetary Sciences, Film and Media Studies, Integrated Marketing Communication, Journalism, Performance Studies, Sociology, and Theatre, as well as many others.

Don’t allow the idea of tuition keep you from attending school. In the financial aid options, counselors can point you toward loans, grants, and work-study programs. There are also many scholarships to choose from including the Northwestern University Scholarship.

The annual job fairs aren’t the only resource for students looking to find employment. There are also internship and job listings, as well as programs to explore majors and career options.

If Evanston isn’t convenient to you, Northwestern also has a campus in Chicago and even a new satellite campus in Qatar for those studying overseas.

As far as student life goes, NU is the place to be. Northwestern University has over 200 extracurricular groups for students be involved in their interests and socialize with others. There is also a museum, concert hall, cinema, and theater for daily entertainment, and a strong athletic program.

Quick Facts about Northwestern University

Location

Midwest

Setting

Large Town Setting

Type

Private

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Wildcats

Nicknames

NU, NWU

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Most Selective

In-State Tuition

$41,592

Out-of-State Tuition

$41,592

Retention Rate

97%

Enrollment

20,829

Year Established

1851

NU Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 5 See all ratings

100% of students gave Northwestern University 5 stars overall.

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Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

This prestige school has everything I was looking for in college. The academic, student life, extra activities, student size,and location were jut perfect for me. You can experience nice quite family life as well as city life which is just few minutes away. Also it's easy to get to by others from outer state.

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NU Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
9,336
Freshman Class
2,127
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
20,829

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
45%
Graduate
55%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Gender of Students

Women
53%
Men
47%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
5%
Asian
15%
Caucasian
55%
Latino
5%
Other
20%

International Students

International
13%
Domestic
87%

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