Northwestern University (NU)

(Evanston, IL)

Northwestern, founded in 1851, is a private, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences; the Schools of Education and Social Policy, Law, Music, and Speech; the Graduate School; the Kellogg Graduate School of Management; the McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science; the Medical School; and the Medill School of Journalism. Its 250-acre campus is located in Evanston, 12 miles north of Chicago.

Admissions

26.2%
of Applicants Admitted

GPA

Avg GPA of incoming frosh: 3.65

Regular Decision: January 01, 2011

SAT Required

Test Score Ranges

25th percentile to 75th percentile

2030–2280 SAT Total
670–750 SAT Reading
690–780 SAT Math
670–750 SAT Writing

30–33 ACT Composite
31–34 ACT English
29–35 ACT Math
8–10 ACT Writing

TOEFL Required for intl students

Minimum TOEFL:

Cost

$53,983
Annual tuition, fees, books, supplies, room and board

In-State Tuition: $38,463
Out-of-State Tuition: $38,463
Room and Board: $13,835
Books & Supplies: $1,685

Will I Like It

9,769
number of undergraduates

Private Non-Profit
Setting: City
52% Women

Famous Alumni

Greg Berlanti - Television Writer and Producer

Raymond Farley - President, S.C. Johnson Wax

Joe Girardi - MLB Player and Coach

Sherry Lansing - CEO of Paramount

Stephanie March - Actress

Gary Marshall - Actor, Director, Writer and Producer

Andrew Mason - CEO of Groupon

Herb Peterson - Inventor of Egg McMuffin

Candace Smith - Actress and Former Miss Ohio

Kimberly Williams-Paisley - Actress

Areas of Study

Business & Economics

Ecommerce, Economics, Entrepreneurship, International Business

Education

Education Administration, Teaching

Engineering

Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Other Engineering

Health & Medicine

Bioethics, Dentistry, Fitness, Health Administration, Pre-Med

Humanities

Art History, English Language & Literature, Foreign Languages, Writing

Music

Conducting, General Music & Theory, Keyboard Instruments, Stringed Instruments, Voice & Opera

Performing Arts

Dance, Drama & Theatre, Film & Video, Screenwriting

Philosophy & Religion

Philosophy, Religion

Politics & Law

Political Science & Government, Public Policy

Public Service

Community Organization & Service, Public Administration

Science & Math

Astronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Math, Physics

Social Sciences

Anthropology, Area & Cultural Studies, Family & Consumer Sciences, International Relations, Other Social Sciences, Psychology, Sociology, Urban Studies

Visual Arts & Design

Art

Extra Curriculars

Accounting Club, American Red Cross, Books, Amnesty International, Chess, Anthropology Club, Choir, Church, Art Club, Comedy, Band, Computers, Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Culture, Dancing, Boy Scouts, Boys & Girls Club, Chess Club, Drama, College Democrats, College Republicans, Color Guard, Film, Computer Club, Jogging, DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America, Languages, Marching Band, Ensemble, Entrepreneurship Club, Medicine, Movies, FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America Clubs, Fellowship Christian Athletes, Piano, Poetry, Film Society, Politics, Foreign Language Club, Sports, French Club, Student Council, German Club, Theatre, Girl Scouts, Video Games, Glee Club, Volunteering, Gospel Choir, Habitat for Humanity, Working Out, HOSA - Health Occupation Students of America, Improv Group, Yoga, International Society, Investment Club, Junior Achievement, Key Club, Math Club, Mock Trial, Model United Nations, NAHS - National Art Honors Society, National Beta Club, Orchestra, Poetry Society, Rotary Club, Science Club, Science Olympiad, Spanish Club, Student Government & Council, Students for a Free Tibet, Thespian Society, YMCA - Young Men's Christian Association, Young Democrats, YWCA - Young Women's Christian Association

Mailing Address

633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208

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