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    Ranks 220th for total enrollment

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    Surrounding communitySmall city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000)
    Highest offeringDoctoral degree
    Full-time Enrollment15,013
    Total Enrollment18,065
    Calendar SystemQuarter
    Years of college work requiredN/A
    Variable TuitionNo
    Application Fee RequiredYes
    Undergraduate Application Fee$65
    Graduate Application Fee$75
    First Professional Application Fee$70

    Carnegie Foundation Classification

    Research Universities (very high research activity)

    UndergraduateArts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
    GraduateComprehensive doctoral with medical/veterinary
    Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, more selective, lower transfer-in
    EnrollmentMajority undergraduate
    Size & SettingLarge four-year, highly residential

    Student Tuition Costs and Fees

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Northwestern University?

    Ranks 8th for total cost of attendance

      In District In State Out of State
    FT Undergraduate Tuition $33,408 $33,408 $33,408
    FT Undergraduate Required Fees $159 $159 $159
    PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $3,963 $3,963 $3,963
    FT Graduate Tuition $33,408 $33,408 $33,408
    FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
    PT Graduate per Credit Hour $3,963 $3,963 $3,963
    Total Cost of attendance — On-Campus $47,289 $47,289 $47,289
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $47,847 $47,847 $47,847
    Total Cost of attendance — Off-Campus with Family $37,581 $37,581 $37,581

    Student Tuition Costs for Professional Fields

    What are the typical tuition costs and fees for getting a professional degree?

      In State Out of State
    Medical Degree — Tuition $38,613 $38,613
    Medical Degree — Required Fees N/A N/A
    Law Degree — Tuition $40,410 $40,410
    Law Degree — Required Fees N/A N/A

    Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

    Three year history and trends on the cost of attending

      In District In State Out of State
    Published Tuition & Fees $30,085 trend  $33,408 $30,085 trend  $33,408 $30,085 trend  $33,408
      Cost (regardless of residency)
    Books & Supplies $1,353 trend  $1,488
    On-Campus – Room & Board $9,393 trend  $10,266
    On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,037 trend  $2,127
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $9,393 trend  $10,266
    Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,595 trend  $2,685
    Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,595 trend  $2,685

    Admission Details

    Applicants 16,204 (7,553 male / 8,651 female)
    Admitted 4,818 (2,348 male / 2,470 female)
    Admission rate 30%
    First-time Enrollment 1,952 (935 male / 1,017 female)
    FT Enrollment 1,952 (935 male / 1,017 female)
    PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)

    Admission Criteria

    What criteria does Northwestern University use for admissions?

    Required = Required, Recommended = Recommended, Neither required nor recommended = Neither required nor recommended
    Open AdmissionsNo
    Secondary School GPA / Rank / RecordRequired / Required / Required
    College Prep. CompletionRequired
    RecommendationsRequired
    Formal competency demoN/A
    Admission test scoresRequired
    TOEFLRequired
    Other testsN/A

    Special Learning Opportunities

    Distance LearningNo
    ROTC — Army / Navy / Airforce YesYes / Yes / Yes
    Study AbroadYes
    Weekend CollegeNo
    Teacher CertificationYes

    Athletics - Association Memberships

    Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
    NCAA / NAIA Football Conference Big Ten Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Basketball Conference Big Ten Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Baseball Conference Big Ten Conference
    NCAA / NAIA Track & Field Conference Big Ten Conference

    Admission Credits Accepted

    What types of credits does Northwestern University accept?

    Dual CreditYes
    Life ExperienceNo
    Advanced Placement (AP)Yes

    ACT Test Admission

    Rank 24th for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting ACT results 51%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) /
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 29 / 33

    SAT Test Admission

    Rank 23rd for 75pctl scores

    Applicants submitting SAT results 84%
    Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 650 / 740
    Math scores (25/75 %ile) 670 / 760
    Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 1320 / 1500

    Student Services

    Remedial ServicesNo
    Academic / Career CounselingYes
    PT Cost-defraying EmploymentYes
    Career PlacementYes
    On-Campus Day CareNo
    Library FacilityYes

    Student Living

    First-time Room / Board RequiredNo
    Dorm Capacity6,101
    Meals per Week19
    Room Fee$5,653
    Board Fee$4,428

    Student Financial Aid Details

    How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?

    Northwestern University ranks 2587th for the average student loan amount.

      Average Users % of Attendees
    Federal Grant Aid $6,462 182 pie   10%
    State & Local Grant Aid $2,381 315 pie   16%
    Institutional Grant Aid $18,167 927 pie   48%
    Student Loan Aid $3,676 716 pie   37%
    Any financial aid type   1,275 pie   67%

    Student Enrollment Demographics

    How many students are enrolled at Northwestern University?

      Men Women Total
    Non Resident Alien
    1,4688742,342
    Black Non-Hispanic
    299533832
    Hispanic
    340420760
    Asian / Pacific Islander
    1,1431,1392,282
    American Indian / Alaskan Native
    171633
    White Non-Hispanic
    4,7754,7069,481
    Race Unknown
    1,2961,0392,335
    Total 9,338 8,727 18,065

    Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

    How many students complete Northwestern University?

      Non Resident Alien Black Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian / Pacific Islander American Indian / Alaskan Native White Non-Hispanic Race Unknown Total
    Accounting
    Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
    Accounting and Related Services, Other 20 1 1 5 29 1 57
    Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL
    African-American/Black Studies 5 5
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 7 7
    Anthropology 2 5 16 4 27
    Anthropology, Other
    Applied Mathematics 1 1 4 1 10 1 18
    Area Studies, Other
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 5 2 17 3 27
    Art/Art Studies, General 3 3 1 5 1 13
    Asian Studies/Civilization
    Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other 14 1 2 2 19
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 2 1 3
    Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist 1 1
    Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
    Bioinformatics
    Biological and Physical Sciences 1 3 7 11
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 5 6 2 42 1 51 7 114
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 12 1 1 45 46 6 111
    Biotechnology 2 1 4 5 12
    Botany/Plant Biology, Other
    Business Administration and Management, General 182 5 11 205 403
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 72 2 5 22 105 13 219
    Business/Commerce, General
    Business/Managerial Economics 4 1 5
    Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other 3 2 11 2 18
    Chemical Engineering 5 2 3 7 22 2 41
    Chemistry, General 17 3 7 34 3 64
    Civil Engineering, General 16 2 6 20 1 45
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General 2 2 4
    Clinical Psychology 2 4 1 7
    Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics 5 5
    Communication Disorders, General 1 3 8 8 1 21
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 10 24 9 13 125 9 190
    Communication and Media Studies, Other 3 4 6 2 16 31
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 33 4 2 6 42 11 98
    Community Organization and Advocacy 1 2 7 10
    Community Psychology
    Comparative Literature 1 3 1 5
    Computer Engineering, General 1 1 1 9 2 14
    Computer Science 7 1 9 14 2 33
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 1 4 1 7
    Conducting 2 1 6 1 10
    Counseling Psychology 4 2 20 1 27
    Creative Writing 1 5 1 7
    Dance, General 5 1 6
    Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD) 1 1
    Dentistry (DDS, DMD)
    Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 1 1
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 6 9 7 1 84 12 119
    E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
    East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 2 3 2 1 8
    Ecology
    Economics, General 54 6 15 58 112 11 256
    Education, General
    Education, Other 2 2 2 3 4 13
    Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities 1 2 7 3 13
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 36 1 3 12 22 2 76
    Engineering Mechanics
    Engineering Science
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other 5 3 2 10
    Engineering, General
    Engineering, Other 2 3 28 1 34
    Engineering/Industrial Management 18 4 3 5 41 6 77
    English Composition
    English Language and Literature, General 1 3 5 7 1 61 9 87
    Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 30 4 2 19 78 13 146
    Environmental Science 3 13 16
    Environmental Studies 1 1
    Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering 2 4 6
    European Studies/Civilization 2 2
    Finance, General 84 10 10 50 188 18 360
    French Language and Literature 2 5 1 8
    General Studies
    Genetic Counseling/Counselor 1 9 10
    Geography 1 1
    Geology/Earth Science, General 4 3 7
    German Language and Literature 5 5
    Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 1 1 1 3 6
    Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 4 4 8
    History, General 2 3 8 17 1 91 8 130
    Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other 2 5 1 8
    Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
    Industrial Engineering 33 4 16 19 1 73
    Information Science/Studies 2 2 11 30 10 55
    International Business/Trade/Commerce 4 1 1 7 8 2 23
    International Relations and Affairs
    Italian Language and Literature 1 1
    Jazz/Jazz Studies 1 1
    Journalism 9 20 14 26 212 31 312
    Labor and Industrial Relations
    Law (LL 13 14 21 32 152 31 263
    Legal Studies, General 5 2 7
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 1 8 2 11
    Linguistics 2 1 1 6 10
    Management Information Systems, General
    Management Science, General 19 4 3 9 78 13 126
    Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other 2 7 2 11
    Manufacturing Engineering 1 2 2 5
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 11 4 1 4 18 1 39
    Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling 1 2 1 14 1 19
    Materials Engineering 16 1 9 27 1 54
    Materials Science
    Mathematics Teacher Education
    Mathematics, General 4 1 2 4 28 2 41
    Mechanical Engineering 13 4 3 8 35 1 64
    Medical Informatics
    Medical Scientist (MS, PhD) 2 6 8 1 17
    Medicine (MD) 9 3 2 37 71 29 151
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 3 3
    Music Performance, General 7 1 4 1 32 15 60
    Music Teacher Education