Northwestern University
- United States
- Founded 1851
Overview
Northwestern University (NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois.
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Key facts
| Founded | 1851Source: Wikidata (opens in a new tab) |
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| Main location | EvanstonSource: Wikidata. Other campuses may not be listed. (opens in a new tab) |
| Students | 20,360 (2021)Source: Wikidata. Can be out of date. (opens in a new tab) |
| Official account (opens in a new tab) | |
| YouTube | Official channel (opens in a new tab) |
Data read on 12 November 2026. Check the university's own site for current details.
People who studied here
- Saul Bellow (opens in a new tab)Canadian-American writer (1915–2005)
- George R. R. Martin (opens in a new tab)American writer and television producer (born 1948)
- Charlton Heston (opens in a new tab)American actor (1923–2008)
- Hugh Hefner (opens in a new tab)American businessman and magazine publisher (1926–2017)
- Cindy Crawford (opens in a new tab)American model (born 1966)
- Garry Marshall (opens in a new tab)American actor and filmmaker (1934–2016)
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