by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Northwestern will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Northwestern this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 8,642 undergraduate students at Northwestern University is 1,815 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 6 to 1 which places Northwestern University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Northwestern University , there are 6 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| The vast majority of the instructors (82.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Northwestern University compares to the national average
Northwestern University offers 116 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 83 majors within 23 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Northwestern University awarded 2,768 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | 0 | 338 | 338 |
| Journalism | 0 | 151 | 151 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 139 | 139 |
| Neurobiology & Neurosciences | 0 | 136 | 136 |
| Political Science & Government | 0 | 121 | 121 |
Find out what Northwestern University's top fields of study and majors are