Northwestern University

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Northwestern University at a Glance

Location:
Evanston, IL
Setting:
Small city
Control:
Private Non-Profit
In-State Tuition:
$38,463
Out-of-State Tuition:
$38,463
Room & Board:
$12,240
Full-Time Undergrads:
8,540
Part-Time Undergrads:
1,374
More statistics . . .
School Website:
www.northwestern.edu
Admissions Website:
www.northwestern.edu/admissions
Financial Aid Website:
ug-finaid.northwestern.edu
Application Deadline:
January 1
Acceptance Rate:
27 %
Admission Difficulty:
Hard
Average SAT Scores:
2030–2290
Average ACT Scores:
31–33

Best Things

  • Academics overall, but especially the Medill School of Journalism, theater program, and dual-degree options
  • Campus is smack in the middle of the dining capital of the North Shore.
  • The Lakefill
  • Dance Marathon
  • More best things . . .

Worst Things

Most Popular Majors

  • Business
  • Social Sciences & Liberal Arts
  • Communications
  • Sales and Marketing
  • More majors . . .

Overall ExperienceWhat's This?

At Northwestern, schoolwork can seem overwhelming at points, but students don’t let that stop them from having fun. After spending the school week doing long readings, writing papers, and taking ever-present midterms, students have a knack for finding ways to kick back and relax. This does not always include partying. For those who want to party, the option is always there. If partying is not your thing, there are movies, cool coffee shops to check out, and all of Chicago's cultural offerings just a short "L" ride away.

Northwestern students are generally happy with their choice of school—there is a retention rate nearing 100 percent year after year. There are the usual complaints (cold winters, hard classes, and lack of sleep, to name a few), but everyone has their reason for choosing NU, and the reasons usually do not disappoint. Most students like most aspects of their life at Northwestern. The mid-size student body (8,000 undergrads) allows you to meet new people in various activities or classes, but you are guaranteed to see familiar faces every time you walk outside or eat in a dining hall. Different aspects of the school can be hit or miss, depending on what you’re looking for, but the people you meet and the friends you make will greatly enhance your experience. Students come from many walks of life, but the differences in backgrounds are hardly noticeable on the surface. Everyone has similar goals for the future, and everyone will go places after they graduate. This is Northwestern, after all.

Northwestern University Student Reviews

Overall Experience at Northwestern University

zshsueh

Biological Sciences '15

4.2
A-

Love

the people here are so diverse and its a very college town with tons of stuff to do.

Oct 11, 2011

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Overall Experience at Northwestern University

Rosee

Mechanical Engineering '13

3.5
B

So Far So Good

I have no real complaints but the diversity at northwestern is limited in almost every aspect. Not just race.

Mar 31, 2011

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Overall Experience at Northwestern University

Libielou

Journalism '10

5.0
A+

All-Star University

It's filled with all-stars, and it has all-star amenities. Close to the greatest city in the country, picturesque and on the beach, tons of athletic events that actually receive national attention, more diversity and cultural enrichment than anywhere else, and let's face it: People work extremely hard. You will meet the most interesting and driven people you ever have, and chances are, you're one of them, too!

Mar 08, 2011

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