Northwestern University

Evanston, IL

Northwestern University says, "At the heart of a Northwestern education is the belief that a solid foundation in the liberal arts is essential, regardless of one’s future plans. Students in all six undergraduate schools may take courses in science, mathematics and technology, individual and social behavior, historical studies, the humanities, and fine and performing arts. Moreover, Northwestern’s emphasis on effective communication, regardless of field of study, fosters the ability to think analytically and write and speak clearly and persuasively." [Source]

Website: http://www.northwestern.edu/

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8,559
Undergraduate
Enrollment

85%
4-Year
Graduation Rate

$58,701
Tuition & Fees
(annually)

6:1
Student to Faculty Ratio

0.8%
Student Loan Default Rate

General Education Requirements

Composition

Literature

Foreign Language

YES

U.S. Government/History

Economics

Mathematics

Science

YES

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FIRE Speech Code School Rating

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Curriculum last evaluated: 1/21/2021

2019-20 enrollment and tuition data, and four-year graduation rates for first-time, full-time freshmen who enrolled in Fall 2012, are derived from the National Center for Education Statistics’ College Navigator.