D1Big Ten Conference
Northwestern University
"Wildcats"
Evanston, ILMidwest
College Location
Basketball Programs
Men's Basketball
Chris Collins
Women's Basketball
Carla Berube
Sports Programs
16 sportsBaseball
Men
D1 Basketball
M & W
D1 Cross Country
Women
D1 Fencing
Women
D1 Field Hockey
Women
D1 Football
Men
D1 • FBSGolf
M & W
D1 Lacrosse
Women
D1 Soccer
M & W
D1 Softball
Women
D1 Swimming & Diving
M & W
D1 Tennis
M & W
D1 Track & Field (Indoor)
Women
D1 Track & Field (Outdoor)
Women
D1 Volleyball
Women
D1 Wrestling
Men
D1 Academic & Financial Overview
4.10
Avg GPA
1520
SAT
34
ACT
7%
Accept Rate
$65,997
In-State Tuition
$65,997
Out-of-State
$19,692
Room & Board
Facilities & Arena
Arena Information
Welsh-Ryan Arena
7,039 seats
8/10 rating
Available Facilities
Practice Gym
Strength Training Center
Sports Medicine Facility
Academic Support Center
International Student Organizations
Location & Climate
Climate & Weather
Humid Continental
32°F (0°C)
Winter
74°F (23°C)
Summer
Travel & Access
O'Hare International Airport25 miles (40 km) away
Chicago12 miles (19 km) away
International Student Support
17%
International Students
ESL Program
International Student Organizations
Diversity & Campus Life
8/10
Diversity Index
7/10
Coaching Stability
6/10
International Recruiting
Additional Information
Notable Alumni
Stephen Colbert, George R.R. Martin, Rahm Emanuel, John Paul Stevens
Special Programs
Journalism, Engineering, Business, Medicine, Law
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