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Contact Information† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
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| Address | 633 Clark St |
| Evanston, IL 60208 | |
Phone | |
| General information | (312) 491-3741 ext. 3741 |
| Admissions office | (847) 491-7271 ext. 7271 |
| Financial aid office | (847) 491-7400 ext. 7400 |
Web | |
| Web site | http://www.northwestern.edu |
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Characteristics† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
| Type of institution | Private, Not for Profit |
| Type of location | Mid-size city |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Research Universities—Extensive |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Year established | 1851 |
Size† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
| Undergraduates | 9,084 |
| Graduate students | 7,531 |
| Professional school students | 1,450 |
Undergraduate Selectivity? | |
Acceptance Rate† (IPEDS, 2005) | |
| Applicants | 15,637 |
| Accepted | 4,684 |
| Acceptance rate | 30% |
SAT Scores† (IPEDS, 2005) ? | |
| SAT Math, 25th / 75th percentile | 670 / 760 |
| SAT Verbal, 25th / 75th percentile | 650 / 740 |
Mission Statement
Northwestern University is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research, and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
