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Northwestern University

Northwestern University Graduate Degrees Programs

Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Evanston, IL. A Smaller City provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Northwestern University Rankings

Northwestern University is featured in these rankings for graduate degrees programs at the masters level:

Ranking Rank Among
Overall Quality #1 of 719 Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality #1 of 188 State — Illinois
Overall Quality #1 of 4,630 Nationwide

Where Is Northwestern University?

Location of Northwestern University

Contact information for Northwestern University can be found below.

Contact Details
Address: 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: 8474913741
Website: www.northwestern.edu/
Admissions: www.northwestern.edu/admissions/
Financial Aid: www.undergradaid.northwestern.edu/

How Do I Get Into Northwestern University?

You can apply to Northwestern University online at: www.northwestern.edu/admissions/

Northwestern University is classified as Most Selective (<10%) for admissions.

How Hard Is It To Get Into Northwestern University?

Northwestern University has an acceptance rate of 8%, making it extremely selective and highly competitive. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

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Can I Afford Northwestern University?

Tuition & Fees

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Northwestern University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 16,783 students enrolled at Northwestern University. Northwestern University is classified as a 20,000 and above institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

Northwestern University Graduate Student Diversity

14,046 of Northwestern University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Northwestern University, approximately 45% are male and 55% are female.

Graduate Gender Diversity at Northwestern University

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Northwestern University graduate students is as follows.

Graduate Racial-Ethnic Diversity at Northwestern University
Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1,783
Black or African American 744
Hispanic 1,025
White 4,845
American Indian/Alaska Native 14
Two or More Races 435
Non-Resident 4,045

Online Learning at Northwestern University

Northwestern University provides remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 1,493 students took at least one online class and 781 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the graduate level.

Academic Programs at Northwestern University

Northwestern University offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

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