Northwestern University Ranking & Overview 2024

Name	Northwestern University
Acronym	NU
Founded	1851
Motto	Quaecumque Sunt Vera Whatsoever things are true (Philippians 4:8 AV)
Colours	Purple and white
Mascot	Wildcat
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Address	633 Clark Street Evanston 60208 Illinois United States
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	+1 (847) 491 3741
	+1 (847) 467 2331
Other locations	Chicago, Doha, Washington DC and San Francisco

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

What is the difference between comprehensive/generalist and specialized universities in terms of the range of fields of study they offer, degree levels available and academic and carreer paths pros and cons? Read our guide article about generalist and specialized universities to learn more.

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Northwestern University's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Northwestern University's academic range and degree level offering.

Northwestern University: Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix
	PreBach degrees	Bachelor degrees	Master degrees	Doctoral degrees

Arts & Humanities A&H
Language & Cultural L&C
Business & Social Sciences B&S
Medicine & Health M&H
Science & Technology S&T
Engineering Eng

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Northwestern University's areas of study and degree levels currently offered; the above matrix may not be complete or up-to-date.

Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly tuition fees refers to the amount of money that a student is charged by a University for one academic year of full-time study. Read our guide article about tuition fees and financial aid options to learn more.

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Northwestern University's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Northwestern University.

Northwestern University: Tuition Fees Range Matrix
	Undergraduate	Postgraduate
Local students	over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)	over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)
International students	over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)	over 50,000 US$ (over 45,570 Euro)

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Notice: please contact the university's Admission Office for detailed information on Northwestern University's yearly tuition fees which apply to your specific situation and study interest; tuition fees may vary by program, citizenship/residency, study mode (i.e. face to face or online, part time or full time), as well as other factors. The above matrix is indicative only and may not be up-to-date.

Admissions

Introduction

Applying for admission is the first step towards achieving students' academic and career goals and accessing the many opportunities and resources that a university has to offer. Read our "Introduction to University Admissions" article to learn more.

Admission Information

uniRank publishes below some basic Northwestern University's admission information.

Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).

Admission Selection

Has Northwestern University a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.

Admission Rate

Northwestern University's acceptance rate range is 0-9% making this institution an extremely selective higher education institution.

Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA is recommended
Secondary school rank is recommended
Secondary school record is required
Completion of college-preparatory program is required
Recommendations are required
Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
Admission test scores are recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES

International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.

Northwestern University has more than 3800 international students.

Admission Office

1801 Hinman Avenue
Evanston 60208
(847) 491 7271

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Notice: admission policy and acceptance rate may vary by areas of study, degree level, student nationality or residence and other criteria. Please contact Northwestern University's Admission Office for detailed information on their admission selection policy and acceptance rate; the above information may not be complete or up-to-date.

Size and Profile

Introduction

University size and profile can be important factors to consider when choosing a university. Here are some potential reasons why University size and profile can affect students when choosing a university.

Size and Profile

uniRank publishes below some major size and profile indicators for Northwestern University.

Student Enrollment

Northwestern University has an enrollment range of 15,000-19,999 students making it a large-sized institution.

Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 1,000-1,499 academic employees (Faculty).

Control Type

Northwestern University is a private higher education institution.

Entity Type

Northwestern University is a non-profit higher education institution.

Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Urban setting.

Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Quarters type of academic calendar.

Religious Affiliation

Northwestern University does not have any religious affiliation.

Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States... learn more

The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

uniRank provides below the official Northwestern University's Carnegie classification.

Basic Classification	Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Size & Setting	Four-year, large, primarily residential institution
Enrollment Profile	Majority graduate

Undergraduate Profile	Four-year, full-time, more selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program	Arts & sciences plus professions, high graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program	Research Doctoral: Comprehensive programs, with medical/veterinary school

Facilities and Services

Introduction

What are the most common University facilities and services? Read our two guide articles about University Facilities and University Services to learn more.

University Facilities

uniRank provides below an overview of Northwestern University's main facilities:

University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Northwestern University's library has 2 branches. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 2,848,930 physical volumes, 221,953 physical media, 244,909 digital/electronic media and 1,048 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 198 full-time employees, including 69 librarians. Northwestern University's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Northwestern University provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 4,409 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.

University Services

uniRank provides below an overview of Northwestern University's main services:

Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some programs fully via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.

Notice: please contact or visit the university website for detailed information on Northwestern University's facilities and services; the information above is indicative only and may not be complete or up-to-date.

Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

There are different types of legal recognition and quality assessment of higher education institutions around the world, depending on the country and its legal and higher education system... read our article about university accreditation and recognition to learn more.

Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Northwestern University is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: Higher Learning Commission

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1913

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Northwestern University's programmatic accreditations; feel free to submit any relevant missing specialized accreditations.

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
American Board of Genetic Counseling
American Chemical Society
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education
Commission on Accreditation of Medical Physics Education Programs, Inc.
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council for Education for Public Health
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation
Council on Education for Public Health
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
Illinois State Board of Education
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education
Psychological Clinical Science Accreditation System
Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

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Important: the above section is intended to include only those reputable organizations (e.g. Ministries or Departments of Higher Education) that have the legal authority to officially charter, license, register or, more generally, recognize Northwestern University as a whole (institutional legal recognition), accredit the institution as a whole (institutional accreditation) or accredit its specific programs/courses (programmatic accreditation).

Memberships and Affiliations

Introduction

University memberships and affiliations to external organizations can be important for several reasons... read our article about university affiliations and memberships to learn more.

Affiliations and Memberships

uniRank publishes the following list of the most important Northwestern University's affiliations and memberships; feel free to submit any relevant missing higher education-related organizations this university is affiliated with.

Association of American Universities (AAU)
Big Ten Academic Alliance (BTAA)
National Athletic Association (NAA)
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

Academic divisions can provide valuable insights into the range of fields of study and disciplines a University focuses on and the institution's level of specialization. Comprehensive or Generalist Universities typically offer a wide range of academic programs and have many academic divisions and subdivisions across different disciplines, while Specialized Universities tend to focus on a narrower range of programs within a specific field or industry and have fewer academic divisions and a simplified organizational structure. Read our guide article "Understanding Academic Divisions in Universities - Colleges, Faculties, Schools" to learn more about academic divisions and typical university organizational structures.

Academic Structure

uniRank shows a structural diagram of the first-level academic divisions of the Northwestern University 's organizational structure; feel free to submit any relevant missing division.

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

Programs and Courses

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Admissions

Introduction

Admission Information

Gender Admission

Admission Selection

Admission Rate

Admission Requirements

International Students Admission

Admission Office

Size and Profile

Introduction

Size and Profile

Student Enrollment

Academic Staff

Control Type

Entity Type

Campus Setting

Academic Calendar

Religious Affiliation

Carnegie Classification

Introduction

Carnegie Classification

Facilities and Services

Introduction

University Facilities

University Library

University Housing

Sport Facilities/Activities

University Services

Financial Aid

Study Abroad

Distance Learning

Academic Counseling

Career Services

Recognition and Accreditation

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Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

Academic Structure

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Academic Structure

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