Northwestern University Description:
Northwestern University is a large, competitive, private university located on a 240-acre campus in Evanston, Illinois, a suburb community just north of Chicago on the shore of lake Michigan. Northwestern has a rare balance of exceptional academics and athletics. It is the only private university in the Big Ten athletic conference. For its strengths in research and instruction, Northwestern earned membership in the Association of American Universities. For its strong liberal arts and sciences, the university was awarded a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Be sure to compare the Big Ten schools.
Admissions (2007):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 27%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 670 / 750
- SAT Math: 680 / 770
- SAT Writing: 660 / 750
- ACT Composite: 30 / 34
- ACT English: 30 / 35
- ACT Math: 29 / 34
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 19,005 (9,261 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 47% Male / 53% Female
- 89% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $37,125
- Books: $1,626
- Room and Board: $11,295
- Other Expenses: $2,074
- Total Cost: $52,120
Northwestern Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 55%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 9%
- State / Local Grants: 6%
- Institutional Grants: 49%
- Loans: 37%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $7,532
- State / Local Grants: $4,816
- Institutional Grants: $20,072
- Loans: $4,629
Most Popular Majors at Northwestern University:
Biology, Communications Studies, Economics, History, Journalism, Political Science, Psychology, Theatre
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 96%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 86%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 93%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Northwestern University Mission Statement:
Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
from http://www.northwestern.edu/provost/
