Northwestern University

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Questions and Answers about Northwestern University

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Majors offered at Northwestern University

Biggest majors
Economics
Journalism
Psychology, General

Academics at Northwestern University

1430-1550
SAT Score Range
400
1600
Required with application
33-35
ACT Score Range
1
36
Required with application
Student Faculty Ratio
6 to 1
Selectivity
Most Selective (8% Acceptance Rate)
School type
Non-profit Private 4-year institution
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Common careers for Northwestern University students

Common Careers and Their Average Annual Salary

Senior Data Scientist124k
Executive Director100k
Data Scientist99k
Software Engineer97k
Marketing Manager79k
Project Manager, (Unspecified Type / General)70k
Data Analyst60k
Based on 22,554 student responses
64.6kAvg. Early Career Pay
120.3kAvg. Mid-Career Pay
46%in High-Meaning careers
20%in STEM careers

Net price of attending Northwestern University

Northwestern University financial aid

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Student reviews of Northwestern University

by Bold.org students

4

5

4

3

2

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Recommended by

100% of students

Known for

Beautiful campus
Helpful career services
Accessible and helpful professors
Safe campus
Lots of interesting clubs and activities

3.0

WHAT I LIKED

I really enjoy the flexibility in being able to explore my many interests - this is one of the benefits of the quarter system. I also think that Northwestern students are very similar in that they are all very driven, however, we differ in our personalities and passions which I appreciate.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

The quarter system does move very fast and sometimes you have less downtime than you would at a semester school.

Maya Davis
Beekeeping
Water Polo
Key Club

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

I liked the wealth of opportunities and the expertise of the professors.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Very high cost of tuition.

Brach Shubin
Alpine Skiing
Real Estate
Surfing
Karate + 4 others

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

I love the sense of community and campus feel. We have access to the great city of Chicago but are far away enough to not feel overwhelmed by city life. The midwestern culture is so great as well.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

You should be aware of the weather. Coming from California, I didn't understand the implications of being in a state with actual seasonal changes and it is something I wish I had prepared for more.

Max Chuang
Advocacy And Activism
Speech and Debate
Advertising
Chess + 5 others

5.0

WHAT I LIKED

I like Northwestern’s inclusivity and teachers.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

I don’t like how the dining halls work. You are only allowed to eat inside, which makes it hard when you are sick.

Xiwei Fan
Costume Design
Fashion
Writing
Dance + 1 other

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

Northwestern University has a great lake view of course. Besides, all the professors I met so far are so nice that it seems that they are just there to help you to excel. I also really like the student community here. Everyone is friendly regardless of ethnicity or nationality.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

The food is a little bit monotonous. The winter is cruel, and the quarter system is intense.

Omer Ozkaya
National Honor Society (NHS)
Acting And Theater
Rock Climbing
Soccer + 12 others

4.0

WHAT I LIKED

Northwestern University is known for its strong academic programs, particularly in the fields of business, engineering, and journalism. The social life is also vibrant, with many student organizations, clubs, and events to get involved in. The classes are challenging, but it is to be expected from a top-ranked university. Overall, attending Northwestern would be a great opportunity for students who are looking for a challenging and rewarding academic experience in a diverse and vibrant community.

WHAT I didn’t LIKE

Students should be aware of the quarter schedule, which can make some courses significantly harder due to having a shorter time frame for learning information; classes are very dense with information. The environment can also at times be very competitive which could deter some people away from their studies or make them lose motivation.

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