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Evanston, Illinois
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College Badges for Northwestern University

Learn where Northwestern ranks among the "best of the best" nationally, regionally and within Illinois

2021 Ranking Awards for Northwestern University

We update our rankings throughout the year as new data becomes available. The current ranking cycle is 2021 and encompasses all rankings published between September 1st, 2020 and August 31st, 2021. This page indicates the top award category achieved for this year. Learn more about our methodologies that drive these rankings.

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Count by Award Level

Top 1%: 9
Top 5%: 55
Top 10%: 50
Top 15%: 42
Total: 156
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College Overall15%10% 5% 1%
Overall Best
Overall Best (Great Lakes)
Overall Best (Illinois)
Overall Diversity
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Male / Female Diversity
Location Diversity
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Area, Ethnic, Culture, & Gender Studies15%10% 5% 1%
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Ethnic Studies
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Biological & Biomedical Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
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General Biology
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Neurobiology & Neurosciences
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Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
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Communication & Media Studies
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Journalism
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Radio, Television & Digital Communication
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Computer & Information Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
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Computer Science
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Information Science
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Engineering15%10% 5% 1%
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Industrial Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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English Language & Literature15%10% 5% 1%
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General English Literature
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Foreign Languages & Linguistics15%10% 5% 1%
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History15%10% 5% 1%
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History
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Mathematics & Statistics15%10% 5% 1%
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Applied Mathematics
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Mathematics
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Philosophy & Religious Studies15%10% 5% 1%
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Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
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General Psychology
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Public Administration & Social Service15%10% 5% 1%
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Community Organization & Advocacy
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Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
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Economics
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International Relations & National Security
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Political Science & Government
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Visual & Performing Arts15%10% 5% 1%
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Drama & Theater Arts
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Music
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International Quality15%10% 5% 1%
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Singapore
South Korea
Spain
Taiwan
Thailand
Turkey
United Kingdom
Venezuela
Vietnam
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Men's Sports15%10% 5% 1%
Baseball (D1)
Basketball (D1)
Football (FBS)
Soccer (D1)
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Women's Sports15%10% 5% 1%
Basketball (D1)
Field Hockey (D1)
Lacrosse (D1)
Soccer (D1)
Softball (D1)
Northwestern University has no badges in this category.
In The Top
Communication & Journalism15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
Communication & Media Studies
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Journalism
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Mathematics & Statistics15%10% 5% 1%
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Psychology15%10% 5% 1%
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Social Sciences15%10% 5% 1%
Top Ranked Veterans
Economics
Top Ranked Veterans
Political Science & Government
Top Ranked Veterans
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