Student Population Overview
Northwestern University educates a diverse community of 23,161 students, with 8,993 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 14,168 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
23,161
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
6:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Northwestern University has a predominantly full-time student body with 83% of students being full-time and 17% being part-time, totaling 23,161 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
83% Full-Time
17% Part-Time
19,264
Full-Time Students
3,897
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
39% Undergraduate
61% Graduate
8,993
Undergraduate
14,168
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Northwestern University, the majority of students fall in the Under 18 age range with 0 students, but also includes . For graduate students, the distribution shows 0 students in the Under 18 age group, with .
Gender Distribution
Northwestern University has more women than men with 4,867 female students and 4,126 male students enrolled.
Men
4,126
18%
Women
4,867
21%
Geographic Origin
Northwestern University has 22% (443 students) from in-state Illinois, 67% (1,372 students) from out-of-state, and 11% (223 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
2,038
New students this year
Campus Location
Evanston, Illinois
City: Small