Northwestern University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Small | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
8:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Northwestern University
633 Clark St, Evanston, Illinois 60208
See on MapPhone
(847) 491-3741
Website
www.northwestern.edu/cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$63,468Out of state
$63,468Graduate
In state
$53,024Out of state
$53,024Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
58%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
---|---|---|
Federal grants | 21.0% | $7,794 |
State/local grants | 6.0% | $5,540 |
Institutional grants | 50.0% | $57,949 |
Loans | 20.0% | $6,973 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$19,440 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,590 per year
Personal Expenses
$4,896 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Neuroscience
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Ecology
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business/Commerce, General
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Learning Sciences
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Music Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Science
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Sustainability Studies
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Jewish/Judaic Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Materials Science
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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Community Psychology
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Psychology, Other
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Social Sciences, General
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Social Sciences, Other
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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Musical Theatre
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Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Stringed Instruments
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Music, Other
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Management Science
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Counseling Psychology
- Programs for Foreign Lawyers
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Botany/Plant Biology, Other
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Developmental Biology and Embryology
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
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Biostatistics
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Bioinformatics
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Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other
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Biotechnology
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Neuroscience
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Neurobiology and Anatomy
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Transportation/Mobility Management
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Accounting and Related Services, Other
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Business/Managerial Economics
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Real Estate
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Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Artificial Intelligence
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Education, General
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Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities
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Music Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
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Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
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Materials Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Operations Research
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Robotics Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Engineering Design
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Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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Writing, General
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Creative Writing
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Linguistics
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Comparative Literature
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Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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German Language and Literature
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French Language and Literature
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Hispanic and Latin American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health and Wellness, General
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Audiology/Audiologist
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Medical Science/Scientist
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Public Health, General
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Orthotist/Prosthetist
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Medical Informatics
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Bioethics/Medical Ethics
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers
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Tax Law/Taxation
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Systems Science and Theory
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Cognitive Science, General
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Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
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Sustainability Studies
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astronomy
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Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Clinical Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis, General
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SCIENCE TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Religious/Sacred Music
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Design and Visual Communications, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Acting
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Directing and Theatrical Production
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Documentary Production
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Conducting
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Keyboard Instruments
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Voice and Opera
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Stringed Instruments
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Music, Other
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
7.21%- Apply 51,261
- Accepted 3,695
- Attend 2,038
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$75Graduate
$95Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
Not applicableRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Required
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
ACT Composite
SAT Reading
Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
54%Male Students
46%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian36.96%
- Two Or More Ethnicities25.28%
- Asian15.96%
- Hispanic/Latino10.06%
- Not Specified5.98%
- Black5.6%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.09%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
26,862
Undergraduate students
9,927
Graduate students
16,935
Full Time Students
84%Part Time Students
16%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
Female sports:
- Lacrosse
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Field Hockey
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Baseball
- Soccer
- Wrestling
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
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Female
- Lacrosse
- Fencing
- Soccer
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Field Hockey
- Cross Country
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf