Northwestern University

Overview

Northwestern University, situated in Evanston, Illinois, offers a scenic campus environment on the shores of Lake Michigan just north of Chicago. Established in 1851, this private research institution boasts a rich tradition of academic excellence and operates campuses in Evanston, Chicago, and Doha, Qatar. Known for its competitive admissions process, Northwestern is a selective school that offers a broad array of undergraduate and graduate programs. The university is particularly recognized for its schools of management, law, engineering, and journalism. With a commitment to intellectual growth and research, Northwestern maintains on-campus housing options for students. The university's athletic teams, the Wildcats, compete in NCAA Division I as part of the Big Ten Conference and are especially noted for their football and women's lacrosse programs.

In the most recent statistical year 51,261 prospective students applied, and 3,695 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,038 enrolled in the school.  19,264 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,897 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $62,391 plus fees of $1,077. Northwestern is ranked 15 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.