Northwestern University

Northwestern University is a private research university founded in 1851 in Evanston, Illinois, on the shores of Lake Michigan just north of Chicago. Consistently ranked in the top 10 universities in the United States, Northwestern enrolls 22,000 students and is known for exceptional programs in journalism, business, law, medicine, engineering, and music. The Kellogg School of Management and Medill School of Journalism are both ranked #1 in their respective fields.

Schools

• Medill School of Journalism — #1 journalism school in the United States
• Kellogg School of Management — Top-5 MBA program globally
• Pritzker School of Law — Top-15 US law school
• Feinberg School of Medicine — Top-20 US medical school
• McCormick School of Engineering — Top-20 engineering school
• Bienen School of Music — Top-10 US music school

How to Apply

• Application: Common App | Acceptance Rate: ~7% | Tuition: ~$63,468 | Meets 100% of need

Key Deadlines

• Early Decision: November 1 | Regular Decision: January 2