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.eduNo alternative names found
Accreditation
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| Agency | Type / Program | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus | Status | Initial Accreditation date | |
| Northwestern University | Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
| National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1928 |
| Northwestern University | Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs | ||
| American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1970 |
| Northwestern University | Health Services Administration (HSA) – Graduate programs in health services administration | ||
| Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education No longer recognized by the USDE* recognized by the CHEA* | Program | Accredited | 1974 |
| Northwestern University | Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs | ||
| National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 1989 |
| Northwestern University | Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) – Clinical training programs at the master’s, doctoral, and postgraduate levels | ||
| American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy, Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education Not recognized by the USDE* | Program | Accredited | 2006 |
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.
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
See About Accreditation for more information, as well as links to the US Department of Education, which should verify the same info. If the institution’s accreditation standing is in doubt, it is listed here as a ‘note’ or ‘review.’
Links
Every college reports annually to the US Department of Education, and is required by law to provide information that will enhance transparency for the prospective student or parent. These links are listed here, if they are available.
- 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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Last updated: 2021-04-07
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Students with disabilities:
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
9% of students registered with learning or other disabilty.
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sportSports
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 98.9 percentile of all colleges and universities, which we classify as extraordinarily expensive.
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