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IPEDS ID: 147767
OPE ID: 00173900
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Northwestern University
633 Clark St, Evanston, Illinois 60208
General information:  (312) 491-3741
Website:  www.northwestern.edu
Type:  4-year, Private not-for-profit
Awards offered:  One but less than two years certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree
First-professional degree
Campus setting:  City: Small
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  19,291 (9,336 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  7 to 1
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open-close General Information
Admissionswww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aidwww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Apply Onlinewww.northwestern.edu/admissions/
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.
Carnegie Classification
Research Universities (very high research activity)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
3% or less
Special Learning Opportunities
ROTC (Army, Navy, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees$37,125$35,429$33,567
Books and supplies$1,626$1,548$1,488
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$11,295$10,776$10,266
Other$2,074$2,026$2,127
Off Campus
Room and board$11,295$10,776$10,266
Other$2,658$2,610$2,685
Off Campus with Family
Other$2,658$2,610$2,685
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
On Campus$52,120$49,779$47,448
Off Campus$52,704$50,363$48,006
Off Campus with Family$41,409$39,587$37,740
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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  • The estimated price does not include room and board, books and supplies, &c. (where applicable) and is based on typical tuition and fees figures listed above. Tuition and fees may vary by program. Please contact this institution for detailed price information.
  • Tuition inflation rate estimates for this school are based on the 3 years of data shown in the student expenses section.
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$90,815,834
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant842
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 55% Did not receive aid: 45%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 51% Federal: 9% Pell: 9% Other Federal: 9% State/Local: 6% Institutional: 50%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $22,845 Federal: $7,090 Pell: $3,048 Other Federal: $4,064 State/Local: $4,711 Institutional: $21,108
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 35% Federal: 34% Non-federal: 3%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $5,169 Federal: $3,851 Non-federal: $16,481
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment19,291
Undergraduate enrollment9,336
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment0
Graduate enrollment9,955
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 90% Part-time: 10%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 47% Female: 53%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 0% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 17% Black or African American: 5% Hispanic/Latino: 6% White: 55% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 11% Non-resident alien: 5%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 91% 25 and over: 9% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 21% Out-of-state: 71% Foreign countries: 8% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 78% Part-time: 22%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $65
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants21,93010,01311,917
Percent admitted27%28%25%
Percent admitted who enrolled34%33%35%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Secondary school rankX
Secondary school recordX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
RecommendationsX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2007 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,57480%
ACT1,11056%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading670750
SAT Math680770
SAT Writing660750
ACT Composite3034
ACT English3035
ACT Math2934
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 97%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 94 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 94% (*) Transfer-out rate:
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (*) Not all institutions report transfer-out rates.
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 86% 6-year: 93% 8-year: 93%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 92% Female: 95%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 99% Black or African American: 91% Hispanic/Latino: 91% White: 93% Race/ethnicity unknown: 90% Non-resident alien: 91%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMasterDoctorCertificate
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African-American/Black Studies6-0-
American/United States Studies/Civilization8---
Area Studies, Other0---
Asian Studies/Civilization0---
European Studies/Civilization1---
Women's Studies0---
Category total15-0-
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology--0-
Bioinformatics-0--
Biology/Biological Sciences, General99210-
Biotechnology-17--
Botany/Plant Biology, Other-2--
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other-027-
Ecology0---
Neurobiology and Neurophysiology-4--
Category total992537-
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Accounting and Related Services, Other-630-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping----
Business Administration and Management, General-422-31
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other-171--
Business/Commerce, General-3--
Business/Managerial Economics-07-
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce-1--
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies-146--
Finance, General-3285-
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General-3--
International Business/Trade/Commerce-44--
Labor and Industrial Relations-0--
Management Information Systems, General-0--
Management Science, General-95--
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other-25--
Marketing/Marketing Management, General-705-
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management-1--
Operations Management and Supervision-6--
Organizational Behavior Studies161650
Real Estate-2--
Transportation/Transportation Management-0--
Category total161,3962231
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication and Media Studies, Other217--
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric153258-
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other-85--
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia-02-
Journalism184157--
Radio and Television6413-
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other0---
Category total40328513-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other----
Computer and Information Sciences, General3---
Computer Science1157-
Information Science/Studies448--
Category total18537-
Education
Education, General0---
Education, Other-93-
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities090-
Educational Leadership and Administration, General--0-
Music Teacher Education7162-
Secondary Education and Teaching7---
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education-98--
Category total141325-
Engineering technologies/technicians
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other-15--
Engineering/Industrial Management-88--
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician-5--
Category total-108--
Engineering
Biomedical/Medical Engineering621812-
Chemical Engineering32320-
Civil Engineering, General13105-
Computer Engineering, General13---
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering321415-
Engineering Mechanics-02-
Engineering Science0---
Engineering, General0---
Engineering, Other133--
Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering5---
Industrial Engineering58710-
Manufacturing Engineering80--
Materials Engineering18420-
Materials Science0---
Mechanical Engineering54518-
Category total29694102-
English language and literature/letters
Creative Writing522--
English Composition----
English Language and Literature, General64132-
Category total69352-
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other-04-
Category total-04-
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General700-
Comparative Literature114-
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other4---
French Language and Literature711-
German Language and Literature610-
Italian Language and Literature1---
Linguistics504-
Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General241-
Spanish Language and Literature13---
Category total46710-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences-02-
Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist--11-
Communication Disorders, General3411-
Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)-00-
Genetic Counseling/Counselor-13--
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other-6--
Health/Health Care Administration/Management-11--
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other----
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling-22--
Medical Informatics-18--
Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)-270-
Medicine (MD)--166-
Orthotist/Prosthetist---41
Physical Therapy/Therapist-052-
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies2---
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)-17--
Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist-453-
Category total3616023541
History
History, General931311-
Category total931311-
Legal professions and studies
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)--2-
Law (LLB, JD)--272-
Legal Professions and Studies, Other-9--
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other-34--
Legal Studies, General06--
Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)-138--
Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)-38--
Category total0225274-
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
General Studies0---
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies47--
Category total47--
Mathematics and statistics
Applied Mathematics395-
Mathematics, General4355-
Statistics, General332-
Category total491712-
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Biological and Physical Sciences22---
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1---
Neuroscience0-15-
Science, Technology and Society0---
Category total23-15-
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Science6---
Environmental Studies0---
Category total6---
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management-14--
Category total-14--
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy2213-
Religion/Religious Studies831-
Category total3044-
Physical sciences
Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other-1110-
Chemistry, General33941-
Geology/Earth Science, General212-
Physics, General9---
Category total442153-
Psychology
Clinical Psychology--6-
Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics5---
Community Psychology0---
Counseling Psychology-180-
Psychology, General133147-
Psychology, Other23---
Category total1613213-
Public administration and social service professions
Community Organization and Advocacy2116--
Public Administration-4--
Public Policy Analysis2824--
Category total4944--
Science technologies/technicians
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other-1--
Category total-1--
Social sciences
Anthropology, Other--0-
Anthropology1823-
Economics, General1912312-
Geography0---
International Relations and Affairs0---
Political Science and Government, General12286-
Social Sciences, Other00--
Sociology2331-
Urban Studies/Affairs0---
Category total3543622-
Theology and religious vocations
Religious/Sacred Music-01-
Category total-01-
Visual and performing arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1021-
Art/Art Studies, General94--
Conducting-41-
Dance, General7---
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General971011-
Jazz/Jazz Studies20--
Music Performance, General292154
Music Theory and Composition344-
Music, General1602-
Music, Other14--
Musicology and Ethnomusicology010-
Piano and Organ842-
Playwriting and Screenwriting-13--
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism0---
Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments91771
Visual and Performing Arts, General2---
Voice and Opera191212
Category total21296347
Grand total2,0372,80587679
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division I-A MenWomen
Baseball30–
Basketball1317
Fencing–30
Field Hockey–28
Football104–
Golf89
Lacrosse–34
Soccer2729
Softball–20
Swimming and Diving2727
Tennis78
Track and Field, X-Country–18
Volleyball–14
Wrestling23–
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission (!)1/1/1913 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) - Clinical training programs at the master's, doctoral, and postgraduate levels1/31/2006 -  Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) - Professional schools1/1/1923 -  Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) - Professional programs for the physical therapist2/28/1928 -  Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs5/16/1986 -  Accredited
Counseling Psychology (COPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs3/3/1988 -  Resigned
Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs11/16/1999 -  Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) - Graduate degree programs2/11/1970 - 4/1/2002Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) - Graduate degree programs2/11/1970 -  Accredited
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology4/1/2002 -  Accredited
Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education
Health Services Administration (HSA) - Graduate programs in health services administration1/1/1974 -  Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) - Programs leading to the M.D. degree7/1/1942 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1928 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs9/1/1989 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations561
Liquor law violations3415
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession000
Drug law violations021
Liquor law violations000
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible125
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery131
Aggravated assault211
Burglary34168109
Motor vehicle theft022
Arson121
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible125
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault001
Burglary176230
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson021
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
FFEL Subsidized Stafford Loan$3,320
FFEL Unsubsidized Stafford Loan$3,447
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate0.4%0.3%0.4%
Number in default91718
Number in repayment2,0964,4343,612
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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