NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (Northwestern)
- 633 Clark St
- Evanston, IL 60208
- OPEID College Code: 00173900
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- General Phone: (847) 491-3741
- President: Morton O. Schapiro
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 19,853
- College Alias: Northwestern, NU
- College Mascot: Wildcats
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Northwestern University is a private research university located near Chicago in Evanston, Illinois. Internationally recognized for its educational excellence, Northwestern consistently ranks in among the best in the country for its undergraduate programs.
Northwestern offers a comprehensive range of academic programs that lead to certificates, diplomas, degrees at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, and professional degrees. The acclaimed faculty include members of the National Academy of Sciences, National Academy of Engineering, and American Academy of Arts and Sciences, among others.
The thousands of prestigious alumni of Northwestern include government leaders, and newsmakers from science, medicine, education, law, the media and performing arts. A few of Northwestern's more well-known alumni include Rahm Emanuel, the Mayor of Chicago, actor David Schwimmer, and Julia Wallace, editor of the Atlanta Journal Constitution.
Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management consistently ranks among the top five business schools in the country. U.S. News & World Report considers the School of Law among the top 15 law schools, and the Feinberg School of Medicine in the top 20.
Northwestern's libraries are well-known for their holdings, which include millions of volumes, microforms, current periodicals and serials, and hundreds of databases and electronic journals.
History
Northwestern University was founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory (Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota). Land was secured for the university campus in 1853 on the shores of Lake Michigan. The land around the campus was developed, and the adjacent town was named Evanston in honor of John Evans, one of the University's founders. In 1855, classes at Northwestern University commenced with two faculty members and 10 students.
Academics
The academic format for Northwestern University follows the quarter format, with fall, winter, spring and summer quarters. The summer quarter is divided into three sessions of varying lengths.
Colleges and Schools
- Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Communication
- School of Continuing Studies
- School of Education and Social Policy
- Robert R. McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science
- Graduate School
- Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications
- School of Law
- J.L. Kellogg School of Management
- Feinberg School of Medicine
- Henry and Leigh Bienen School of Music
- Northwestern University in Qatar
Student Life
There is always something to do on the Northwestern University campuses, whether it is active participation in one of the many student clubs or organizations, including fraternities and sororities, or exercising during intramural and club sports. Students can explore their interest in the arts by viewing art at a campus art gallery, catching a theatre performance or a concert. The recreation and fitness facilities at Northwestern are state-of-the art, and the events that occur on campus year-round always draw a big crowd.
On campus housing is available, including graduate housing and residential colleges. Off-campus housing is also available. There are many meal plans and dining options available on and around campus.
Traditions
The traditional school colors for Northwestern University are purple and white. The mascot is the Wildcat ("Willie the Wildcat"). This mascot was chosen in 1924 after a reporter referred to Northwestern's football players as "wildcats" in an article he wrote for The Chicago Tribune. Since that time, all athletic teams at Northwestern have been nicknamed the "Wildcats." There is a popular cheer team at Northwestern University, as well as a "Ladycats" dance team.
The Land of Lincoln Trophy
A relatively new tradition, since 2009 the Land of Lincoln Trophy has been given annually to the winner of the Northwestern-Illinois football Game.
The bronze Land of Lincoln Trophy is modeled after Abraham Lincoln's authentic hat, and designed by Dick Locher, cartoonist and artist. The bronze trophy sits atop a wood base measuring 14 by 14 inches. The trophy idea resulted from an online vote by Northwestern and Illinois fans, who had to select a new trophy to be given to the winner of their traditional annual game.
Athletics
The Northwestern University "Wildcats" athletic teams are charter members of the Big Ten Conference, and compete in 19 varsity sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Wrestling
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Northwestern University has three campuses:
- Evanston Campus
- Chicago Campus
- Doha, Qatar Campus
Community Life
Many of the schools and colleges at Northwestern University have programs that support and benefit the community. One example is the Chicago Community Engagement Program at Northwestern's Feinberg School of Medicine.
Through this program, Feinberg students interested in participating in community health activities receive support, guidance and resources. Some of the community involvement opportunities include:
- Research and service activities in Chicago
- Feinberg student group activities
- Career interest in Family Medicine and Primary Care
- Special events, classes, activities, or projects
- Global Health Initiative (GHI) travel awards in alliance with the Center for Global Health
Northwestern University encourages a dual focus on education and community service by providing strong academic support for engagement activities.
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Navy
- Website
- www.northwestern.edu
- Mission Statement
- Northwestern University is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Highly Residential
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.northwestern.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $75.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 11,415 | 13,598 | 25,013 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 3,187 (28%) | 3,365 (25%) | 6,552 (26%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,006 (32%) | 1,072 (32%) | 2,078 (32%) |
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,663 | 80% |
| ACT ® Exam | 1,115 | 54% |
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 670 | 750 |
| SAT ® Math | 690 | 780 |
| SAT ® Writing | 670 | 750 |
| ACT ® Composite | 30 | 33 |
| ACT ® English | 31 | 34 |
| ACT ® Math | 29 | 35 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Northwestern Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 54%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 33% | 7% | 4% | 49% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,710 | $7,409 | $4,568 | $22,353 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.0% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Number in Default | 25 | 9 | 17 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,291 | 2,096 | 4,434 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $38,463 | $37,125 | $35,429 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $38,463 | $37,125 | $35,429 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $38,463 | $37,125 | $35,429 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,685 | $1,626 | $1,548 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,703 | $11,295 | $10,776 |
| Other Expenses | $2,132 | $2,074 | $2,026 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,703 | $11,295 | $10,776 |
| Other Expenses | $2,716 | $2,658 | $2,610 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,716 | $2,658 | $2,610 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $53,983 | $52,120 | $49,779 |
| In-State | $53,983 | $52,120 | $49,779 |
| Out of State | $53,983 | $52,120 | $49,779 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $54,567 | $52,704 | $50,363 |
| In-State | $54,567 | $52,704 | $50,363 |
| Out of State | $54,567 | $52,704 | $50,363 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $42,864 | $41,409 | $39,587 |
| In-State | $42,864 | $41,409 | $39,587 |
| Out of State | $42,864 | $41,409 | $39,587 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 19,853 Undergraduate: 9,555 Graduate: 10,298
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,179 Female: 9,674
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,513 Female: 5,042
- Graduate Gender Male: 5,666 Female: 4,632
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 16,477 Part-Time: 3,376
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,539 Part-Time: 1,016
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,938 Part-Time: 2,360
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,662 | 13% |
| American Indian | 36 | 0.2% |
| Black | 931 | 5% |
| Asian | 2,682 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 968 | 5% |
| White | 9,537 | 48% |
| Unknown | 3,037 | 15% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 169 | 0.9% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,932 | 20% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,053 | 20% |
| Ages 22-24 | 2,959 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 4,840 | 24% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,148 | 11% |
| Ages 35-39 | 871 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 611 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 221 | 1% |
| Age Over 65 | 9 | 0.05% |
| Age Unknown | 40 | 0.2% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,968 | 7,488 | 480 |
| Faculty Status | 2,579 | 2,314 | 265 |
| Tenured Faculty | 928 | 926 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 1,378 | - | 1,378 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,556 | 2,291 | 265 |
| Primarily Instruction | 511 | 319 | 192 |
| Primarily Research | 302 | 276 | 26 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 209 | 208 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 2,902 | 2,805 | 97 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2,301 | 2,184 | 117 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 1,404 | 1,309 | 95 |
| Skilled Crafts | 176 | 175 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 184 | 183 | 1 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $119,887 (1,310) | $132,979 (852) | $95,533 (458) |
| Professor | $166,309 (535) | $169,440 (423) | $154,485 (112) |
| Associate Professor | $106,943 (249) | $108,100 (162) | $104,787 (87) |
| Assistant Professor | $95,309 (270) | $103,742 (160) | $83,042 (110) |
| Instructor | $50,000 (1) | $50,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $61,624 (243) | $71,410 (98) | $55,010 (145) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $119,887 (1,310) | $132,979 (852) | $95,533 (458) |
| Professor | $166,309 (535) | $169,440 (423) | $154,485 (112) |
| Associate Professor | $106,943 (249) | $108,100 (162) | $104,787 (87) |
| Assistant Professor | $95,309 (270) | $103,742 (160) | $83,042 (110) |
| Instructor | $50,000 (1) | $50,000 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $61,624 (243) | $71,410 (98) | $55,010 (145) |
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| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $13,193,572 | $7,280,278 | $5,913,294 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 465 | 226 | 239 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 463 | 224 | 239 |
| Baseball | 23 | 23 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Fencing | 39 | - | 39 |
| Field Hockey | 24 | - | 24 |
| Football | 105 | 105 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Lacrosse | 30 | - | 30 |
| Soccer | 54 | 27 | 27 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving | 53 | 18 | 35 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 21 | - | 21 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Wrestling | 20 | 20 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $283,320 | $121,518 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $114,241 | $50,575 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 78 | 38 | 40 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Fencing | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Field Hockey | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Football | 12 | 12 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 11 | 11 | - |
| Golf | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Lacrosse | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Soccer | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Volleyball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Wrestling | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 97%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 95% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 94% |
| Female | 96% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 95% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 87% |
| Asian | 96% |
| Hispanic | 96% |
| White | 96% |
| Unknown | 95% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 87% |
| 5 Years | 94% |
| 6 Years | 95% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 4 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 8 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 18 | 15 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 5 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 24 | 30 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 134 | 109 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | 2 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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