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Quick Stats

Female Undergrads 52%
Male Undergrads 48%
Birth Control Available? Yes
It is offered at the Health Services Center, Women's Center, and through Sexual Health & Assault Peer Educators (SHAPE).
Best Places to Meet Guys & Girls
  1. Classes
  2. Clubs/activities
  3. Norris University Center
  4. Parties
Best Places to Hook Up
  1. Fraternities
  2. Lakefill
  3. Shakespeare Garden

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Ah, the opposite sex. Isn’t that the reason why you came to college? Probably not, but if it is, you most likely wouldn’t end up at Northwestern. But while you’re there you may as well jump into the dating scene, right? Not so fast: Northwestern is notorious for having a strong “hookup culture"—coupled with the near consensus that the girls are more attractive than the guys, this creates a screwed-up dating scene. Most of the campus “relationships” consist of drunken hookups or casual dating. But that is not to say that committed relationships don’t exist; you just might be harder pressed to find that perfect partner during your first few months at Northwestern.

Some students talk about the “Northwestern Curve” when talking about the cuteness of guys on campus. Whatever students will rate a guy (from one to 10) in the outside world, add three points and that is what he would rank on campus. But save all judgments during the winter. It is hard to tell anything about a person when he or she is covered in a parka, three hoodies, a knit hat, and a scarf. Wait for the spring, and you will see people you never knew existed. Personalities come out much more during the spring. Not to mention the Lakefill and North and South beaches (some of the best hookup places on campus) become beautiful and accessible. When looking for a mate, patience is a virtue, and this is especially true for Northwestern. Mostly, everyone is here for similar reasons, so you are bound to meet someone you have something in common with.

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Guys & Girls at Northwestern University

toby222

Economics '15

4.6
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Diverse Girls

There are so many different types of girls here that it's hard to give a single grade. Whatever you're looking for in a girl, you can find it. Just don't count on seeing much of them during the cold winters.

May 24, 2012

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moreforthat

English '15

4.6
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Good Variety

I think you can pretty much find whatever type you're looking for. There's a great variety here.

Jan 23, 2012

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Iselyhernan

Psychology '14

3.5
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There's a Variety

Most girls tend to be smart and attractive. The guys vary much more from handsome to not so much.

Dec 28, 2011

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User rating for Northwestern University - Guys & Girls is 3.5 out of 5 based on 42 user reviews.

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Facts

Social Scene

The social scene at NU is what you make of it. If you want to spend your time in the library, by all means, do. However, students looking for a crazy party scene will probably end up somewhat disappointed—Northwestern is not your average Big Ten school, after all. But you will find enough frat and off-campus parties to whet your appetite, and the bar scene is all right, definitely enhanced by a good pre-game. While NU students definitely aren't as anti-social as some schools believe, the party scene could afford to be more vibrant.

Hookups or Relationships?

Northwestern’s social scene definitely lends itself more to drunken, random hookups than long-term commitments, but being located in the middle of the "dining capital of the North Shore" does provide for some nice dates. And don't forget that Chicago is just a 45-minute "El" ride away. As far as the dating scene, it's probably geared more toward hookups than relationships, since NU students are overcommitted as is, but there are plenty of relationships that have been going strong for quite some time.

Dress Code

Style at NU varies a great deal across the board. You'll see students in their pajamas and sweats, as well as people in their Sunday best, preps, hipsters, and everything in between. Most dress pretty laid-back, though, with your usual helping of Gap and Urban Outfitters. All style is pointless come winter, though, as everyone opts for their heaviest North Face winter coats.

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Grad Year
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