Northwestern University

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Fields of study

Northwestern awards bachelor's degree (4 years), master's degree (1–2 years), doctorate / phd, professional degree (md, jd, mba).

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Reading the numbers

Northwestern sits at #14 in the Campus Atlas index with a score of 86. The index weighs academic reputation, research capacity, selectivity and student outcomes; rounded planning value compiled 2025/26, not official reporting.

Enrolment, tuition and acceptance figures are rounded planning values compiled in 2025/26 for orientation. Verify exact numbers with each university's official fact sheet before you apply.

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