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Northwestern University

Northwestern University (NU) is a large private research university based in Evanston, Illinois; its other campuses are located in Chicago and Qatar. It was founded in 1851 by John Evans, and the main campus spans over 240 acres today. NU attracts over 650 million dollars in funded sponsored research each year and has produced 16 Nobel Laureates, 38 Pulitzer Prize Winners, and 2 Chief Justices. Northwestern University is most known for its Kellogg School of Management and Medill School of Journalism, each of which is regularly ranked among the top schools in their respective fields.

Key Statistics

1912

Class Size

9%

Avg. Years Of Work Exp.

9%

Overall Admittance Rate

10%

International Students

40%

Women Percentage

TOP 5 REASONS TO CONSIDER Northwestern University

1. Research Prowess

Northwestern University is among the best research universities in the United States and the world. They have a 'very high' research activity, making them one of the most academically productive universities in the US.

2. Debate society

Northwestern University has a strong debating team and society. The policy debate team has won 15 National Debate tournaments -- this is the highest of any university. In fact, 80% of the National Debate tournament winners between 2011-2015 have been NU alumni.

3. Clubs and Organizations

With over 400 clubs and organizations on campus, Northwestern University offers a vibrant range of activities outside of the classroom for students to engage in and fulfill their interests.

4. Alumni Network

NU offers several tools and networking opportunities among it's alumni, including having clubs around the globe for alumni to meet and connect. It also has a number decorous alumni with several Nobel Laureates, Rhodes Scholars as well as eminent on-screen personalities.

Notable Alumni

Stephen Colbert

Emmy Award-Winning Actor, Writer And Producer

Saul Bellow

Canadian-American Pulitzer And Nobel Prize-Winning Writer

George R.R. Martin

American Fiction And Short-Story Writer And Television Producer

Lloyd Hall

African American Chemist Who Contributed To Food Preservation

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