Northwestern University Student Life

Northwestern University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9927 in the last year. Degree seeking gender distribution is 46.25% male students and 53.75% female students.

In athletics, Northwestern University competes as part of the NCAA Division I, reflecting its commitment to fostering a vibrant student experience both on and off the field.

Northwestern University Student Life Stats

26862
total enrollment
50%
live on campus
50%
live Off Campus
NCAA Division I
athletic association

Northwestern University Student Body

  • Total enrollment
    26862(fall 2023)
  • Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    9927(fall 2023)
  • Total graduate enrollment
    16935(fall 2023)
  • Awarded Pell Grants (2022-2023)
    44.18%
  • Enrolled students who are veterans or active service members
    N/A
  • Full-time degree-seeking students
    99.97%
  • Part-time degree-seeking students
    2.82%

Housing & Residence Halls at Northwestern University

  • Types of campus housing available
    • Men only housing
    • women only housing
    • coed housing
  • Housing Available to Students
    Yes

Sports at Northwestern University

  • Sports
    • N/A

Clubs & Organizations at Northwestern University

  • Air Force ROTC
    NR
  • Army ROTC
    NR
  • Marine ROTC
    NR
  • Navy ROTC
    NR
  • Student activities
    • Choral Groups
    • Marching Band
    • Drama Theatre
    • Radio Station
    • Student Newspaper
    • Television Station
    • National Fraternities
    • National Sororities

Northwestern University Campus Safety

Safety data for Northwestern University are submitted to the U.S. Department of Education by the institution but have not been independently validated. The reported figures represent alleged incidents as recorded by campus security or law enforcement, rather than confirmed legal outcomes such as prosecutions or convictions.

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to conduct independent research to assess the safety of both the campus and its surrounding areas. This approach ensures a well-rounded understanding of the environment based on personal priorities and concerns.

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