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Overview of Northwestern University
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Mission Statement

Northwestern University is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.

Quick Facts

20,481 students

23% admitted

$41,592 tuition/year

  • 16,743 full time
  • 3,738 part time
  • 8,570 men full time
  • 8,173 women full time
  • 27,528 applied
  • 6,367 admitted
  • 2,127 enrolled
  • $41,592 out of state
  • $391 fees
  • $12,780 room & board
  • $1,797 books

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At a Glance

Institution Type: Private not-for-profit
Campus Setting: Small city
Highest Degree Offered: Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
Level of Institution: Four or more years
Calendar: Quarter
School Mascot: Wildcats
School Colors: Purple and white
20,481 Students
Non-Degree Undergrads Graduates
Reviews: In Three Sentences
  • Kayla from Camdenton, MO
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  • “Northwestern is a great school, blending first class academics and Big 10 sports in a way that typically isn't seen among comparable universities. Students are bright and are typically…”

  • Jul-28-2012 » Read More
  • Melissa from Florida
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  • “Northwestern University is a top-tier university and is sometimes considered the ivy of the Midwest. It has a beautiful, lakeside campus and is just a train ride away from Chicago,…”

  • Aug-21-2012 » Read More
  • Abby from Evanston, IL
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  • “Northwestern is in a great location, the academic standards are high, and the student body is diverse. The downside is that high-quality education comes with high tuition. It's an excellent…”

  • Oct-24-2012 » Read More
  • Timothy from Illinois
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  • “northwestern is a academically prestigious midwestern school with big 10 athletics as well as proximity to a world-class city. evanston is a nice college town that offers the amenities that…”

  • Feb-06-2012 » Read More
Northwestern University
  • Located in Evanston, IL
  • Private not-for-profit
  • 20,481 students enrolled
  • 23% admitted
  • $41,592 annual cost to attend
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Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Am I Enjoying Being Here
  • 4
  • Alex from Phoenix, AZ
  • Aug-28-2011 I am researching this school and have visited the campus

    Awesome campus & so close to downtown Chicago - just not sure about the winters.

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  • 4
  • B from RVA
  • Jul-13-2011 I am a current student here

    The four stars are only because I didn't find my way until spring quarter. Before I became an RTVF major, I wasn't sure which classes would interest me and ended up taking a few that were wastes of time. However, this could happen at any college and reflects more on my experience than at the school. The people I have met are so interesting--one of my friends, G., is totally the next Perez Hilton (with more class), and another, A., is a brilliant engineer who is getting a business certificate for fun. As for me, I think film is pretty interesting as far as majors go. Who else gets to say I have a three hour lab, then spend those three hours on lighting and improv?

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  • 5
  • Erin from Novi, MI
  • Jun-08-2011 I am accepted here and planning to attend soon

    Northwestern is beautiful and is next to one of the greatest cities in the world. The people are so friendly and enthusiastic and it's going to be a truly wonderful college experience.

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