NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
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Northwestern University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Evanston, IL). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Main Phone: (312) 491-3741
Web Site: www.northwestern.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 15,405 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 921 male students and 1,031 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 47.2% of the student body, while females made up 52.8%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (5)%, Hispanic (4)%, and Asian (13)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
34.2% of applicants were admitted.
Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 640. One quarter of students scored at least 730.
Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 660 or higher. One fourth of students scored 750 or higher.
Degree Levels
- Certificate, < 1 year
- Certificate, 1-2 years
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
Degree Programs
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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies
Business And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEnglish Language And LiteratureEnvironmental ConservationHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHumanities And Liberal ArtsInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceTheology And Religious VocationsSchool Accreditation
Northwestern University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Northwestern University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Northwestern University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Big Ten Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 38,971 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 38,971 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school rank is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- Recommendations are required.
- A college preparatory program is required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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