by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 8,559 undergraduates in 2020, Northwestern is a very large, private university located in Evanston, Illinois. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Northwestern offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Northwestern can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Northwestern Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 9.0% of the student population at Northwestern. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Northwestern Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Northwestern does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Northwestern Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Northwestern for Veterans Guide.
Northwestern offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Northwestern has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 8,559 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 8,095 (94.6%). Part-time attendance was 464 (5.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 8,095 | 464 | 8,559 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwestern receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Northwestern #23 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Northwestern by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Northwestern Diversity Guide.
Northwestern has a total of 468 student athletes, 235 men and 233 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $61,187,691 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $61,187,691 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Northwestern University Athletics