Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois
Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1851Small citySEVP certified
About
Northwestern University (NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois. Northwestern was initially affiliated with the Methodist Episcopal Church but later became non-sectarian. Northwestern became a founding member of the Big Ten Conference in 1896 and joined the Association of American Universities in 1917. Northwestern is composed of eleven undergraduate, graduate, and professional schools in the fields of management, law, journalism, engineering, medicine, and others. As of 2024, the university had an endowment of $15.6 billion, an annual budget of around $3.3 billion, and research funding of over $1 billion.
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Cost per year
- Tuition and fees (out of state)
- US$70,589
- Estimated total for international students
- US$94,854
International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.
Students
- Undergraduates
- 9,201
- Graduate students
- 14,457
- International undergraduates
- 12%
- Students per teacher
- 6 to 1
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 8%
- SAT
- Reading and writing 740–770 · Maths 770–800
- ACT
- 33–35
Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 96%
- Median earnings 10 years after starting
- US$104,255
Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.
Programmes (343)
Bachelor's degrees85 subjects
AnthropologyApplied MathematicsArchitecture and Related Services, OtherArea StudiesBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBusiness/Commerce, GeneralChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDanceData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEast Asian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering ScienceEngineering, GeneralEngineering, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEnvironmental/Environmental Health EngineeringEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManufacturing EngineeringMaterials EngineeringMaterials SciencesMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesResearch and Experimental PsychologyRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience, Technology and SocietySlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSocial Sciences, OtherSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasUrban Studies/AffairsVisual and Performing Arts, General
Master's degrees112 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnthropologyApplied MathematicsArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementAstronomy and AstrophysicsBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBiotechnologyBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCognitive ScienceCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherCommunity Organization and AdvocacyComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectromechanical Technologies/TechniciansEngineering MechanicsEngineering PhysicsEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEngineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, OtherEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringInformation Science/StudiesInternational BusinessJournalismLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsManufacturing EngineeringMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMedical Illustration and InformaticsMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNeurobiology and NeurosciencesNon-Professional Legal StudiesOperations ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationPublic HealthPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsScience Technologies/Technicians, OtherSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, OtherSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSociologySpecial Education and TeachingSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSustainability StudiesSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Doctoral degrees69 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAdvanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral SciencesAnthropologyApplied MathematicsAstronomy and AstrophysicsBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical SciencesChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEngineering MechanicsEngineering PhysicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIndustrial EngineeringIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMaterials EngineeringMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMedical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical StudiesMusicNeurobiology and NeurosciencesOperations ResearchPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipResearch and Experimental PsychologyRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSlavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsSystems Science and TheoryTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)6 subjects
Communication Disorders Sciences and ServicesLawLegal Professions and Studies, OtherLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesMedicineRehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Undergraduate certificates23 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAllied Health and Medical Assisting ServicesArchitecture and Related Services, OtherBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Commerce, GeneralBusiness/Managerial EconomicsCommunication and Media StudiesCommunication, Journalism, and Related Programs, OtherComputer and Information Sciences and Support Services, OtherDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEngineering, OtherEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, OtherHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, OtherSustainability Studies
Post-baccalaureate certificates7 subjects
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBiological and Biomedical Sciences, OtherCommunity Organization and AdvocacyEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Graduate certificates41 subjects
Area StudiesBehavioral SciencesBiological/Biosystems EngineeringBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClassics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsCognitive ScienceCommunication and Media StudiesCommunity Organization and AdvocacyCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering-Related FieldsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMathematicsMedical Illustration and InformaticsMedieval and Renaissance StudiesMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, GeneralMusicPublic AdministrationPublic Policy AnalysisPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesScience Technologies/Technicians, OtherSocial Sciences, OtherSocial and Philosophical Foundations of EducationSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSystems Science and Theory
Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.