Northwestern University

633 Clark St Evanston, IL 60208

Northwestern University is a large four-year university in the small city of Evanston, IL. The school is on the quarter calendar system and is a research university with very high research activity. There are 10,636 undergraduate students and 14,117 graduate students at Northwestern University. The freshman class has 2,128 students. Students attend full-time. It is a very selective institution with a low transfer-in rate; 27% of students who apply to Northwestern more

Fields of study offered at Northwestern University

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies (8 majors)
- African Studies
- African-American/Black Studies
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Area Studies, Other
- Asian Studies/Civilization
- European Studies/Civilization
- Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
- Women's Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences (15 majors)
- Biochemistry
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
- Bioinformatics
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biostatistics
- Biotechnology
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Botany/Plant Biology, Other
- Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
- Developmental Biology and Embryology
- Ecology
- Neurobiology and Anatomy
- Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
- Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, and Support Services (24 majors)
- Accounting
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Accounting and Related Services, Other
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
- E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Labor and Industrial Relations
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Management Science, General
- Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Operations Management and Supervision
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Real Estate
- Transportation/Mobility Management
- Transportation/Transportation Management
Child Care, Family and Consumer Sciences (1 major)
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
Communication, Journalism and Public Relations (8 majors)
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication and Media Studies, Other
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Journalism
- Radio and Television
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (4 majors)
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Information Science/Studies
Education (8 majors)
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
Engineering (17 majors)
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biomedical/Medical Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering, General
- Computer Engineering, General
- Electrical and Electronics Engineerin
- Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
- Engineering Mechanics
- Engineering Science
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Engineering
- Materials Science
- Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies and Technicians (4 majors)
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields, Other
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Engineering/Industrial Management
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
English Language and Literature (4 majors)
- Creative Writing
- English Composition
- English Language and Literature, General
- Writing, General
Fitness and Recreation Studies (1 major)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (10 majors)
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
- Comparative Literature
- East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Italian Language and Literature
- Linguistics
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Clinical Sciences (25 majors)
- Audiology/Audiologist
- Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
- Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
- Bioethics/Medical Ethics
- Communication Disorders, General
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General
- Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
- Genetic Counseling/Counselor
- Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
- Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
- Medical Informatics
- Medical Scientist
- Medical Scientist (MS, PhD)
- Medicine
- Medicine (MD)
- Orthotist/Prosthetist
- Physical Therapy/Therapist
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Public Health, General
- Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
History (1 major)
- History, General
Interdisciplinary Studies (6 majors)
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Neuroscience
- Science, Technology and Society
- Systems Science and Theory
Legal Professions and Studies (11 majors)
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
- Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
- Law
- Law (LL.B, J.D.)
- Legal Professions and Studies, Other
- Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
- Legal Studies, General
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
- Tax Law/Taxation
- Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
Liberal Arts and Sciences (2 majors)
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics (4 majors)
- Applied Mathematics
- Applied Mathematics, General
- Mathematics, General
- Statistics, General
Natural Resources and Conservation (2 majors)
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 majors)
- Jewish/Judaic Studies
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences (6 majors)
- Astronomy
- Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
- Chemistry, General
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Materials Science
- Physics, General
Psychology (6 majors)
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
- Community Psychology
- Counseling Psychology
- Psychology, General
- Psychology, Other
Public Administration and Social Work (4 majors)
- Community Organization and Advocacy
- Public Administration
- Public Policy Analysis
- Public Policy Analysis, General
Science Technologies (1 major)
- Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
Social Sciences (9 majors)
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Economics, General
- Geography
- International Relations and Affairs
- Political Science and Government, General
- Social Sciences, Other
- Sociology
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Theology and Religious Vocations (1 major)
- Religious/Sacred Music
Visual and Performing Arts (22 majors)
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Conducting
- Dance, General
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Film/Cinema Studies
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Jazz/Jazz Studies
- Keyboard Instruments
- Music Performance, General
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music, General
- Music, Other
- Musicology and Ethnomusicology
- Piano and Organ
- Playwriting and Screenwriting
- Stringed Instruments
- Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
- Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Voice and Opera


Tuition and fees	$38,463
Total price for out-of-state students living on campus	$53,983
Total price for in-state students living on campus	$53,983
Percentage receiving any financial aid	54%
Average amount of institutional grant aid received	$22,353
Average amount of student loan aid received	$5,710