by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,363 undergraduates in 2020, Northwestern is a small, private university located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. 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.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Other Protestant faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Other Protestant Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% 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. 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 small, student body. There were 3,363 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 2,091 (62.2%). Part-time attendance was 1,272 (37.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2,091 | 1,272 | 3,363 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Northwestern is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Northwestern #1707 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 336 student athletes, 196 men and 140 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $1,559,986 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $1,549,981 |
| Net | $10,005 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Northwestern - St Paul Athletics