Northwestern University
2023 USNews Best Colleges Ranking: 10(↓1) (Click for schools/majors ranking) 
School Characteristics: Private, non-Profit (4-Years)
Calendar systerm: Quarter
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
School Chief: Morton O. Schapiro (President)
Website: www.northwestern.edu/； Phone: 8474913741
Location: 633 Clark St, Evanston, IL, 60208
Comments on General Information
Northwestern University Important Facts
| In-state Tuition | $60,768  |
Out-of-state Tuition | $60,768 |
| Room and Board | $18,264 | Under Students | 8,847人 |
| Graduation Rate | 83.7% | Retension Rate | 98.6% |
| Student-Facuty Ratio | 6:1 | Men-Women Ratio | 46:54 |
| Athletic Association | NCAA ≫ Big Ten Conference（Football、Basketball、Baseball、X-Country） | ||
Comments on Important Facts
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Important Facts Trends
Northwestern University Important Facts Trends*Colored area shows 10%-90% range for Top200 colleges data as reference
Northwestern University degrees/majors
Northwestern University major details
*Depends on whether majors have graduate or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business/Commerce, General. | - | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General. | - | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics. | - | |||
| Finance, General. | - | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies. | - | |||
| Management Science. | - | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. | - | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | |||
| Radio and Television. | - | |||
| Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia. | - | |||
| Health Communication. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Anthropology, General. | - | |||
| Economics, General. | - | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics. | - | |||
| Geography. | - | |||
| International Relations and Affairs. | - | |||
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | |||
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - | |||
| Law. | - | |||
| Programs for Foreign Lawyers. | - | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation. | - | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other. | - | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | - | |||
| Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics. | - | |||
| Clinical Psychology. | - | |||
| Counseling Psychology. | - | |||
| Psychology, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Artificial Intelligence. | - | |||
| Information Science/Studies. | - | |||
| Computer Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - | |||
| Botany/Plant Biology, Other. | - | |||
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other. | - | |||
| Biostatistics. | - | |||
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology, Other. | - | |||
| Biotechnology. | - | |||
| Neuroscience. | - | |||
| Neurobiology and Anatomy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Organization and Advocacy. | - | |||
| Public Administration. | - | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Applied Mathematics, General. | - | |||
| Computational and Applied Mathematics. | - | |||
| Statistics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | |||
| Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other. | - | |||
| Chemistry, General. | - | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General. | - | |||
| Physics, General. | - | |||
| Materials Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robotics Technology/Technician. | - | |||
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management. | - | |||
| Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | - | |||
| Higher Education/Higher Education Administration. | - | |||
| Learning Sciences. | - | |||
| Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education. | - | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching. | - | |||
| Music Teacher Education. | - | |||
| Education, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - | |||
| Creative Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - | |||
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | - | |||
| Systems Science and Theory. | - | |||
| Science, Technology and Society. | - | |||
| Behavioral Sciences. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Studies. | - | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization. | - | |||
| Near and Middle Eastern Studies. | - | |||
| African-American/Black Studies. | - | |||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. | - | |||
| Asian-American Studies. | - | |||
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - | |||
| Religion/Religious Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science Technologies/Technicians, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Under | Master | Doctor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | - | |||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | - |
Northwestern University Schools/Majors Ranking
Under Ranking (2023)
- Engineering School# 16(↓1)-
- Materials Engineering# 7(↓1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 7(↑2)
- Biomedical Engineering# 11(↑4)
- Mechanical Engineering# 14(↑2)
- Chemical Engineering# 16(↑1)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 18(↑10)
- Civil Engineering# 23(↓1)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 25(↓4)
- Computer Engineering# 27(→)
- Aerospace# -(↓13)
- Computer Science# 29(↓6)
World University Ranking
Grad Ranking (2024)
- Business School# 2(↑1)-
- Marketing-MBA# 1(→)
- Executive MBA# 2(↓1)
- Part-time MBA# 3(→)
- Management-MBA# 4(↓1)
- Real Estate-MBA# 11(↑1)
- Production/Operations-MBA# 12(↑3)
- Supply Chain/Logistics-MBA# 13(↑4)
- Finance-MBA# 14(↑4)
- Business Analytics-MBA# 16(↑1)
- Accounting-MBA# 29(↓3)
- Nonprofit-MBA# -(↓9)
- Entrepreneurship-MBA# -(↓19)
- International Business-MBA# -(↓23)
- Education School# 3(↑8)+
- Law School# 10(↑3)+
- Tax Law# 4(↓1)
- Clinical Training# 6(↑11)
- Dispute Resolution# 7(↓3)
- Contracts Law# 11(↑1)
- Business/Corporate Law# 14(→)
- Constitutional Law# 15(↓1)
- Criminal Law# 15(↑2)
- International Law# 18(→)
- Legal Writing# 21(↑10)
- Intellectual Property Law# 22(↓3)
- Trial Advocacy# 31(↓15)
- Health Care Law# 41(↑3)
- Environmental Law# 44(↓6)
- Medical School (Research)# 13(↑4)
- Engineering School# 17(↑1)+
- Materials Engineering# 2(↑1)
- Industrial / Manufacturing# 6(↓1)
- Civil Engineering# 12(↑1)
- Mechanical Engineering# 13(→)
- Biomedical Engineering# 14(↓1)
- Chemical Engineering# 14(→)
- Computer Engineering# 23(↑4)
- Environmental / Enviromental Health# 28(↓2)
- Electrical / Electronic / Communications# 30(↑2)
- Biological / Agricultural# -(↓31)
- Medical School (Primary Care)# 71(↓28)
- Fine Arts# 73(↓25)
- Science+
- Health Specialty+
- Social Sciences and Humanities+
*Rankings have been updated to 2024USNews schools/majors ranking, rankings are for reference only
*numbers in bracket represent rankings change compare to last version
Northwestern University Varsity Athletes
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 114 | - |
| Soccer | 29 | 34 |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 31 | 31 |
| Lacrosse | - | 36 |
| Fencing | - | 35 |
| Baseball | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 14 | 15 |
| Field Hockey | - | 28 |
| Wrestling | 26 | - |
| Cross Country | - | 25 |
| Tennis | 11 | 11 |
| Softball | - | 21 |
| Golf | 10 | 9 |
| Volleyball | - | 18 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 114 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 31 | 31 |
| Soccer | 26 | 34 |
| Lacrosse | - | 37 |
| Baseball | 33 | - |
| Fencing | - | 33 |
| Field Hockey | - | 29 |
| Basketball | 14 | 13 |
| Wrestling | 25 | - |
| Softball | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 13 | 10 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | 23 |
| Golf | 11 | 11 |
| Volleyball | - | 21 |
| NCAA Division I-FBS | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 115 | - |
| Swimming and Diving | 28 | 36 |
| Soccer | 28 | 29 |
| Lacrosse | - | 39 |
| Fencing | - | 35 |
| Basketball | 15 | 15 |
| Baseball | 30 | - |
| Field Hockey | - | 26 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | - | 25 |
| Wrestling | 25 | - |
| Softball | - | 24 |
| Volleyball | - | 22 |
| Tennis | 11 | 8 |
| Golf | 9 | 8 |
| Rodeo | - | - |
| Equestrian | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - |
| Beach Volleyball | - | - |
| Sailing | - | - |
| Badminton | - | - |
| Archery | - | - |
| Other Sports | - | - |
| Table Tennis | - | - |
| Water Polo | - | - |
| Weight Lifting | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | - | - |
| Track and Field, Indoor | - | - |
| Team Handball | - | - |
| Synchronized Swimming | - | - |
| Swimming | - | - |
| Squash | - | - |
| Skiing | - | - |
| Rowing | - | - |
| Rifle | - | - |
| Ice Hockey | - | - |
| Gymnastics | - | - |
| Diving | - | - |
| All Track Combined | - | - |
