Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston IL 60208
(312) 491-3741
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Small
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
20,128 (9,336 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctorate degree
- Calendar
Quarter
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
7 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
81% / 19%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
48% / 52%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
50% / 50%
- In-State / Out-of-State
21% / 79%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$38,461
- Room & Board$11,703
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
100%
- Average Financial Aid Package$28,362
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$19,808
See More About Cost & Financial Aid »
Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants21,930
- Students Admitted
5,872
(27%)
- Students Enrolled1,981
(9%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class85%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
670-750
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
680-770
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
660-750
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
30-34
See More About Admissions »
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African-American/Black Studies
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American/United States Studies/Civilization
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Women's Studies
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
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Bioinformatics
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biotechnology
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Botany/Plant Biology, Other
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Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
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Ecology
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Neurobiology and Neurophysiology
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting and Related Services, Other
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Business/Commerce, General
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Business/Managerial Economics
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E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
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Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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Finance, General
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Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Management Information Systems, General
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Management Science, General
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
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Operations Management and Supervision
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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Real Estate
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Transportation/Transportation Management
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication and Media Studies, Other
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Journalism
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Radio and Television
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Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Computer Science
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Information Science/Studies
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Education
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Education, General
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Education, Other
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Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
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Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Music Teacher Education
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education
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Engineering
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Biomedical/Medical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
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Engineering Mechanics
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Engineering Science
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Engineering, General
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Engineering, Other
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Materials Engineering
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Materials Science
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Mechanical Engineering
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Engineering technologies/technicians
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Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
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English language and literature/letters
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Creative Writing
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English Composition
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English Language and Literature, General
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Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
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Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
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Comparative Literature
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East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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French Language and Literature
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German Language and Literature
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Italian Language and Literature
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Linguistics
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Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences
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Audiology/Audiologist and Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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Communication Disorders, General
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Dental Clinical Sciences, General (MS, PhD)
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Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
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Medical Informatics
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Medicine (MD)
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Orthotist/Prosthetist
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Physical Therapy/Therapist
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Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
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Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
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Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist
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History
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History, General
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Legal professions and studies
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, Gen (LLM, MCL, MLI, MSL, JSD/SJD)
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Law (LLB, JD)
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Legal Studies, General
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers (LLM, MCL)
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Tax Law/Taxation (LLM, JSD/SJD)
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Biological and Physical Sciences
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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Neuroscience
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Science, Technology and Society
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Natural resources and conservation
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Environmental Science
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Environmental Studies
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Religion/Religious Studies
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Physical sciences
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Astronomy and Astrophysics, Other
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics
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Community Psychology
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Counseling Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Psychology, Other
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Public administration and social service professions
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Community Organization and Advocacy
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Public Administration
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Public Policy Analysis
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Science technologies/technicians
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Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Anthropology, Other
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Economics, General
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Geography
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International Relations and Affairs
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Political Science and Government, General
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Social Sciences, Other
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Sociology
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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Theology and religious vocations
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Religious/Sacred Music
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Visual and performing arts
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Conducting
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Jazz/Jazz Studies
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Music Performance, General
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Music Theory and Composition
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Music, General
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Music, Other
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Musicology and Ethnomusicology
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Piano and Organ
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Playwriting and Screenwriting
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Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
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Violin, Viola, Guitar and Other Stringed Instruments
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Visual and Performing Arts, General
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Voice and Opera
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants21,930
- Students Admitted
5,872
(27%)
- Students Enrolled1,981
(9%)
- Average High School GPAN/A
- Students in top 10% of HS Class85%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class96%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class99%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
670-750
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
680-770
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
660-750
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
30-34
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$75
- Early Decision Application Deadline11/01
- Regular Application Deadline01/01
- High School RankRecommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRequired
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$38,461
- Room & Board$11,703
- Books & Supplies$1,686
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid100%
- Average Financial Aid Package$28,362
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$19,808
- Federal Grants9%$7,090
- Pell Grants9%$3,048
- Other Federal Grants9%$4,064
- State & Local Grants6%$4,711
- Institutional Grants50%$21,108
- Federal Loans34%$3,851
- Non-Federal Loans3%$16,481
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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