Northwestern University, located on two lakefront campuses in Evanston and Chicago, Illinois, offers 12 academic divisions, each of which boast top-quality education. Students are able to participate in an array of activities as vast as the school's academic offerings. In fact, approximately 250 campus organizations serve the interests and needs of students who study within such disciplines as linguistics, mathematics, drama, African-American studies, psychology, and more.

Many of Northwestern's faculty members are leaders in their respective fields, working in state-of-the-art facilities that are available for student use. And, the result of such academic dedication is evident in the 30 percent of undergraduate students who report immediately pursue further education in graduate and professional schools, 27 percent attending their first-choice school, and another 54 percent finding fulfilling full-time employment.

The athletic atmosphere on Northwestern University's campus is as unparalleled as its academics. As a member of the Big Ten conference, one of the most competitive varsity conferences in the country, Northwestern student-athletes have placed first or second in Big Ten play within the past seven years. Additionally 40 Northwestern squads have been ranked among the nation's top 20 teams.

Experience and character development beyond the classroom is also emphasized at this Illinois university. Study abroad programs are far-reaching and plentiful, with Northwestern University students traveling as far as Argentina and Zimbabwe to supplement their scholastic cultures. In fact, the University's Study Abroad Office currently coordinates 94 different programs on six of the seven continents, ranging from summer to full-year courses of study.