Northwestern Admissions Information
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL (
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Founded in 1851, Northwestern University is recognized both nationally and internationally as a high-ranking research institution. In fact, the school is among the top 15 universities in the country, thanks in large part to its strong academic programs and wide range of academic subjects. Aside from its esteemed academic reputation, Northwestern’s opportunities extend outside of the classroom, where the school’s location–just outside of Chicago–makes for a slew of recreational options.
Boasting a diverse student body and excellence in academia, Northwestern encourages its dynamic students to challenge conventional wisdom. Students are supported by a broad range of opportunities to explore and learn through the university’s numerous opportunities, including field experiences, internships, and work-study programs. In addition, Northwestern’s programs in communication, management, and engineering are regularly recognized as leaders in their respective fields. The university has graduated many distinguished alumni working in areas ranging from entertainment to politics, including Stephen Colbert, David Schwimmer, and Rahm Emmanuel.
Northwestern’s Greek scene is rather large; the school currently features 19 sororities and 17 fraternities for students to choose from. In addition, the school’s athletic affiliation–in NCAA’s revered Big Ten conference–makes for plenty of exciting sporting events.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
633 Clark Street
Evanston, IL 60208 |
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| Phone Number: |
(847) 491-3741 |
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| Website: |
www.northwestern.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, university |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburbam |
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| Athletics: |
NCAA Division I, Intercollegiate, Intramural, Club, Scholarship |
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| Degrees offered: |
Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
8,637 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
80% |
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| Percent international: |
5.44% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
53:47 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
7:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Economics
Engineering
Journalism |
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| Special study programs: |
Accelerated Program
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
Liberal Arts/Career Combination
ROTC (Air Force, Army, Navy)
Student-Designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Coed Housing
Women's Housing
Wellness housing (alcohol/drug/smoke-free) |
Men's Housing
Fraternity/Sorority Housing |
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Activities:
Campus ministries
Concert band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz band
Marching band
Musical theater
Pep band
Sororities
Student newspaper
Television station |
Choral groups
Dance
Film society
International students
Literary magazine
Music ensembles
Opera
Radio station
Student government
Symphony orchestra
Yearbook |
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Fun Facts
- Best Midwestern Colleges
- Tom Hanks's son, Chet, is currently a Northwestern student and aspiring rapper. He recently made headlines for his Northwestern-themed rap.
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- Voted #17 Best College Newspaper
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Admissions Information
Northwestern has a 26% acceptance rate. As one of the top 15 universities in the country, the admission process at the school is quite selective and competitive. As such, it is not uncommon for admissions officials to seek applicants who can offer both exceptional test scores and well-rounded extracurricular choices.
The admissions committee at Northwestern cites a student's academic record as the most important consideration for admission; academic GPA, the rigor of the secondary school record, standardized test scores, class rank, and the application essay are given the most weight. Following the importance of the applicant's academic qualifications are his or her involvement in extracurricular activities, recommendations, and talent. Alumni relation, ethnicity, volunteer and work experience, level of interest in the university, and whether the applicant is a first generation college student are also factors that are considered. When putting together an application for Northwestern, it is important that a student showcase his or her scholastic achievements and ability to do the work demanded at the top-tier university.
| Admissions address: |
1801 Hinman Avenue
PO Box 3060
Evanston, IL 60204-3060 |
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| Phone number: |
(847) 491-7271 |
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| Fax number: |
(847) 467-2331 |
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| Admissions Website: |
https://admissions.northwestern.edu/ |
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| Email: |
ug-admission@northwestern.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Christopher Watson |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
25,013 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
26% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 1 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
November 1 |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
1 Academic Teacher Evaluation
School Report
Mid Year Report
Final Report
Standardized test scores
Interview (optional) |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
SAT Reasoning Test or ACT with Writing.
Depending on school applied to, SAT II Subject Tests are recommended for all and required for some |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Highest Section Scores Across Test Dates |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
670
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710
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750
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80%
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| SAT Math |
690
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740
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780
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80%
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| SAT Writing |
670
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710
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750
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80%
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| College Board code: |
1565 |
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| ACT code: |
1106 |
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