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Northwestern UniversityLocal Atmosphere Facts & Statistics

Location
Evanston, IL
Undergrads
8,540
Tuition
$38,463
Admission Difficulty
Very Hard
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Facts & Statistics

Fun Local Trivia
  1. There is a local myth that Evanston has outlawed trick-or-treating, bowling, and skipping within city limits.
  2. The film "Mean Girls," starring Lindsay Lohan, was set in Evanston, though it wasn't filmed there.
  3. The headquarters for Rotary International is found in Evanston.
  4. Many people claim that the ice cream sundae was born in Evanston.
  5. One of the world's seven Baha'i Temples is located in nearby Wilmette.
Notable Natives
  • John and Joan Cusack - actors
  • Charlton Heston - actor
  • Bill Murray - actor (from nearby Wilmette)
  • Jeremy Piven - actor
Points of Interest
  • Art Institute of Chicago
  • The Bean
  • Navy Pier
  • Willis Tower
  • Wrigley Field
Shopping Centers
Westfield Old Orchard Mall
Movie Theaters
Century 12 Evanston/CinéArts 6 and XD
1715 Maple Ave.
Evanston
(847) 491-9751
Major Sports Teams
  • Chicago Bears: NFL
  • Chicago Blackhawks: NHL
  • Chicago Bulls: NBA
  • Chicago Cubs: MLB
  • Chicago White Sox: MLB
Distances to Nearest Major Cities
  • Chicago: : 30 minutes
  • Milwaukee: : 1 hour, 30 minutes

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