Northwestern University

best-colleges #15 in Best Colleges in America
EVANSTON, IL · 4 Year · 
3.7
  • Common App Accepted
  • Private
  • SAT/ACT Optional
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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students
Rankings
Rankings-L
1
in Best Colleges in Illinois
Rankings-R
  • Best Colleges for Communications in America 2 of 931
  • Best Colleges for Music in America 2 of 265
  • Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America 3 of 558
Academics
A+
Overall Grade
A+
Academics
A+
Value
A+
Diversity
A
Campus
A
Athletics
A minus
Party Scene
A+
Professors
A
Location
B
Dorms
B minus
Campus Food
A+
Student Life
B+
Safety
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Popular Majors
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#1Economics
351 Graduates
#2Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
187 Graduates
#3Psychology
175 Graduates
#4Biology
121 Graduates
#5Political Science and Government
117 Graduates
#6Communications
111 Graduates
#7Computer Science
107 Graduates
#8Neuroscience and Neurobiology
99 Graduates
#9Drama and Theatre Production
98 Graduates
#10Radio and Television
76 Graduates
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Admissions
Admissions
7%
Acceptance Rate
Application Website
Visit offical website
Application Deadline
January 3
SAT Range
1470-1570
ACT Range
34-35
Application Fee
$75
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes
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Costs
costs
$29,999
Annual Cost
Average Total Aid Awarded
$51,087
Students Receiving Financial Aid
66%
National Average Cost
$15,523
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After College
after-college
$69,000
Median Earnings
Graduation Rate
95%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National Average Earnings
$33,028
Students
students
8,438
Full-Time Enrollment
Full-Time Enrollment
8,438 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
409
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
20%
Varsity Athletes
6%
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Campus Life
campus-life
99%
Freshmen Live On-Campus
Student Faculty Ratio
3:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
Athletic Conference
Big Ten Conference
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FBS
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