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If you network with your teachers, they might be able to hook you up with a job once you’re out of school.
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Northwestern University
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Overall Experience
Northwestern -
Evanston, IL
We bitch, we moan, but there’s a reason Northwestern is heralded as one of the best overall undergraduate experiences in America. Academics are stellar, but at the same time, students allow themselves to be students—once that 12-page paper is done, of course. At NU, you will be surprised at how much you learn—and how much of that learning is done outside of the classroom. Northwestern students don’t labor under any illusions that the school is perfect, but despite its shortcomings, most students admit that they wouldn’t have had it any other way. Be prepared to be challenged by professors, peers, and your parents when you overcharge their credit cards. But, if you’ve made the grade, you’re obviously able to put forth the extra effort that makes time at NU so worthwhile.
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"I complain a lot, but in all honesty, things here are great. The people are interesting, professors intriguing, and there’s never a dull moment. If Evanston sucks, Chicago is a stone’s throw away. It’s top-of-the-line, and people don’t take enough pride in NU’s strengths." |
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"I have enjoyed Northwestern. I don’t like all the people, and I think it is unfortunate the partying has decreased and has moved into more expensive bars. But in general, you will meet great people, learn a lot, and have a lot of fun." |
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"I’ve enjoyed it thus far. It’s a tough school, but it’s a beautiful campus with great teachers and a great overall environment. I don’t think you’d regret coming here, except for maybe the weather." |
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"I love Northwestern, and I admit I will miss it when I graduate next month. I am a typical party boy, and I was scared that NU would be a bunch of dorks, but it’s really not. I prefer the liberal, open-minded, intelligent atmosphere at NU." |
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"It is pretty good. I’d enjoy it more if there were more things to do in the town." |
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By The Numbers
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Full-Time Undergraduates:
7,989
Part-Time Undergraduates:
164
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Total Male Undergraduates:
3,852
Total Female Undergraduates:
4,301
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Overall Acceptance Rate:
30%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate:
44%
Early Action Acceptance Rate:
Not offered
Total Applicants:
18,385
Total Acceptances:
5,434
Freshman Enrollment:
2,062
Yield (% of admitted students who actually enroll):
38%
Early Decision Deadline:
November 1
Early Decision Notification:
December 15
Regular Decision Deadline:
January 1
Regular Decision Notification:
April 15
Must-Reply-By Date:
May 1
Applicants Placed on Waiting List:
1,572
Applicants Accepting a Place on Waiting List:
915
Students Enrolled from Waiting List:
220
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Transfer Applications Received:
1,039
Transfer Applications Accepted:
238
Transfer Students Enrolled:
143
Transfer Application Acceptance Rate:
23%
SAT I or ACT Required?:
Either
SAT I Range (25th–75th Percentile):
1320–1500
SAT I Verbal Range (25th–75th Percentile):
650–740
SAT I Math Range (25th–75th Percentile):
670–760
SAT II Requirements:
Three SAT IIs are recommended, as higher SAT II scores tend to offset lower SAT I or ACT scores. SAT II scores are required for students applying to the honors program in medical education (which requires Mathematics IIC, Chemistry, and Writing results), and the integrated science program (which requires Chemistry or Physics, Mathematics IIC, and results from a second science test).
Freshman Retention Rate:
97%
Top 10% of High School Class:
83%
Application Fee:
$65
Common Application Accepted?:
Yes
Admissions Phone:
(847) 491-7271
Admissions E-Mail:
Admissions Web Site:
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