Northwestern University
Northwestern University is a private university with campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1851, the school gets its name from the Northwest Territory that was created by Congress in 1787. Northwestern’s student body is made up of 8,262 undergraduates and 9,744 graduate students.
Northwestern is an interesting combination of a world-class research institution and a small-college feeling. The vast majority (over 97 percent) of the classes are taught by the University’s 1,047 faculty members, and undergrads have the opportunity to conduct research and participate in independent study programs. The student-to-faculty ratio at Northwestern is only 7:1, and most classes have less than 20 students.
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Degree Programs & Majors
Undergraduate students can choose from 130 programs offered by one of the following schools at Northwestern:
• Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
• School of Communication
• School of Education and Social Policy
• McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
• Medill School of Journalism
• Bienen School of Music
More than 70 graduate programs are offered at these professional and graduate schools:
• Feinberg School of Medicine
• Kellogg School of Management
• McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
• Medill School of Journalism
• SCS: Graduate Programs
• School of Communication
• School of Education and Social Policy
• School of Law
• School of Music
• The Graduate School
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Getting into Northwestern
To be considered for an Early Decision, you need to submit your application materials by November 1. This is the approach to take if you already know that Northwestern is your first choice. You will find out in mid-December whether you will be offered a place at Northwestern. The deadline for a Regular Decision is January 1, and decisions will be made by early April.
The materials required to apply for admission include an application form, an official transcript from your high school, and a recommendation from a high school counselor or teacher. You will also need to send in your SAT Reasoning Test results or your ACT results. If you are planning to study music at Northwestern, you will also need to audition.
Tuition at Northwestern
If you are interested in going to Northwestern, you will be looking at $36,756 for tuition and $11,295 for room and board. Books and supplies will cost $1,626, and you will need to budget another $1,674 for personal expenses. Add another $369 for student fees, and your total cost for per academic year comes in at $51,720.
Sports at Northwestern
Student athletes at Northwestern compete in the NCAA Division I Big Ten Conference in a number of sports. The Men’s Division includes baseball, basketball, football, soccer, swimming and diving, and wrestling. Female athletes participate in basketball, cross country, fencing, lacrosse, softball, swimming and diving, and volleyball. At the Intramural level, students participate in dodgeball, football, volleyball, hockey, soccer, and more. A number of clubs offer opportunities for students to play sports as well.
Reviews & Rankings
Northwestern University is a very well-respected institution and has been included on a number of lists of the top 50 liberal arts schools in the United States. Most of the reviews are very positive, and you can read some of them here:
http://www.unigo.com/Explorer/Reviews/ReviewDirectory.aspx?CollegeID=130
http://istudy.iagora.com/Northwestern_University/reviews.html
