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Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. It was founded in 1851 by nine men whose goal was to establish a university that would serve the former Northwest Territory. The university is a founding member of the Big Ten Conference and the only private university in the conference.
Northwestern is a comprehensive research university that is deeply interdisciplinary across multiple schools and units. Our rigorous yet empathetic academic environment provides a robust mixture of theory and practice, with an emphasis on top-tier research, new knowledge, creative expression and practical application
72% of undergrads combine two or more areas of study
About 50% of students supplement their academic program with study abroad
95% of 2018 undergrads were employed, studying on a fellowship, or attending graduate or professional school within six months of graduation
9% acceptance rate
8,000+ undergraduate students
6:1 student to faculty ratio
Among faculty and alumni are recipients of the Pulitzer Prize, Nobel Prize, MacArthur Genius Grant, Tony Award, Grammy Award, Emmy Award, Academy Award, Guggenheim Fellowship, and membership in the National Academy and numerous other honorary and professional societies.
Founding member of the Big Ten conference
One of five private AAU members/top research universities to compete in NCAA Power Five conferences
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