Northwestern University is a very large, private not-for-profit, four-year University that emphasizes culture, research and career located in the city of Evanston, IL. It is known for Management Science, Marketing/Marketing Management and Business Administration and Management.
Northwestern University
place 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL 60208
phone Phone: (847) 491-3741
web Web: http://www.northwestern.edu/No alternative names found
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| Institution | Accreditation Agency | Status | First Accredited | Next Review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University | Higher Learning Commission | Accredited | 1913-01-01 | 2025-08-31 |
The complete list of accredited programs and locations for Northwestern University is available for members.
Accreditors certify that the institution upholds high academic standards, and acts with integrity towards its students. Most institutions are reviewed on a 10-year cycle, with follow-up reviews at the 5-year mark.
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Links
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- Application: www.northwestern.edu/admissions/
- Admissions: www.northwestern.edu/admissions/
- Financial Aid: www.northwestern.edu/admissions/
- ADA Information: www.northwestern.edu/accessiblenu/about-us/our-office/
- Veterans: www.chicagofinancialaid.northwestern.edu/veteran-resources/
- Athletics: https://www.registrar.northwestern.edu/records/enrollment-graduation-statistics/graduation-rates.html
- Net Price calculator: https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/northwestern
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Student Services
Students with disabilities:
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
‘Disability’ can include blindness or visual impairment that cannot be corrected by wearing glasses; hearing impairment (e.g., deaf or hard of hearing); orthopedic or mobility impairment; speech or language impairment; learning, mental, emotional, or psychiatric condition (e.g., serious learning disability, depression, ADD, or ADHD); or other health impairment or problem.
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Doctor’s degree – professional practice
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Northwestern University is in NCAA Division I-Football Bowl Subdivision. The largest three sports are:
The complete list of sports at Northwestern University is available for members.
| Sport | Total Athletes |
|---|---|
| Football Men’s | 118 |
| Lacrosse Women’s | 36 |
| Fencing Women’s | 32 |
The complete list of sports at Northwestern University is available for members.
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Tuition for Northwestern University is in the 99.2 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as extraordinarily expensive.
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