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  • EVANSTON, IL
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Northwestern University

#1 in Best Colleges in Illinois
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    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      A+
    2. Value
      A+
    3. Diversity
      A+
    4. Campus
      A
    5. Athletics
      A
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      A+
    8. Location
      A
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B minus
    11. Student Life
      A+
    12. Safety
      B+
    Northwestern is an elite private university located in Evanston, Illinois in the Chicago Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 8,095 undergraduate students. Admissions is extremely competitive as the Northwestern acceptance rate is only 9%. Popular majors include Economics, Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia, and Psychology. Graduating 95% of students, Northwestern alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $58,900.
    northwestern.edu
    633 CLARK ST
    EVANSTON, IL 60208
    About Northwestern...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FBS
    Athletic Conference
    Big Ten Conference
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    NU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    9%
    Application Deadline
    January 2
    SAT Range
    1430-1550
    ACT Range
    33-35
    Application Fee
    $75
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Application Website
    northwestern.edu/admissions

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $28,344 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $50,310 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    66%
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    Academics

    Professors
    A+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    3:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Economics
      351 Graduates
    • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
      187 Graduates
    • Psychology
      175 Graduates
    • Biology
      121 Graduates
    • Political Science and Government
      117 Graduates
    • Communications
      111 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      107 Graduates
    • Neuroscience and Neurobiology
      99 Graduates
    • Drama and Theatre Production
      98 Graduates
    • Radio and Television
      76 Graduates
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    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    8,095 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    464
    Undergrads Over 25
    1%
    Pell Grant
    20%
    Varsity Athletes
    7%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $69,000 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    95%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
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