Total Enrollment: 20,534
Institution Size: 10,000 - 19,999
Campus Setting: 
Urban
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Highest Degree Offered: Doctoral and first-professional
School Calendar Type: Quarter
Total Undergrad Enrollment: 9,549
Total Grad Enrollment: 10,985
Admissions Requirements:
High School GPA
Test Scores
Recommendations
Accepted Credit:
Advanced Placement
August 17, 2010
I think Northwestern University is a great choice for a strong academic performer that is seeking a "work hard, play hard" college experience. Northwestern has a nice balance of the two. As a...
Admission at Northwestern is challenging. They require very high SATs and ACTs, a strong academic record (GPA) and lots of extracurricular activities
June 11, 2010
It has superb academics. Students receive a top quality education. I would go again, I would send my children there, and I would hire its graduates.
Social life tends to be dominated by the Greek systme to the detriment of those who do not wish to pledge a fraternity/sorority.
April 27, 2011
There is not one best thing about Northwestern. Northwestern is a research university, a member of the big 10, is located in the lively town of Evanston outside Chicago, and has an amazing...
The worst thing about Northwestern are some of the freshman dorms. Some of the freshman dorms are clearly outdated, but ultimately as a whole the facilities are great!
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Every student at this school needs Laptop with good wireless access.
Another awesome thing is Evanston is the best suburb ever, and SO close to Chicago.
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