Northwestern University

Overview

• Northwestern is a private research university located in Evanston, Illinois, which is a half hour drive from Chicago. Map.
• Northwestern enrolls approximately 8,000 undergraduate students.
• Northwestern replaces student loans with grants for students with greatest need. Learn more
• Visit Northwestern's website at www.northwestern.edu.
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• Connect with Northwestern student blogs. 

Socio-economic Diversity

• 15% of students at Northwestern come from families who make less than $60,000 per year.
• 14% of students at Northwestern receive Federal Pell Grants, which typically go to students whose family incomes are below $40,000.

Racial Diversity
African American	7%
Asian American	19%
Caucasian	55%
Hispanic	8%
Native American	<1%
International	7%
Not reported	2%

 

Gender Ratio
Female	51%
Male	49%