Northwestern University
Northwestern University (NU) is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1851 to serve the historic Northwest Territory, it is the oldest chartered university in Illinois. The university has its main campus along the shores of Lake Michigan in the Chicago metropolitan area.
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| Motto in English | Whatsoever things are true (Philippians 4:8 AV)
The word full of grace and truth (Gospel of John 1:14) |
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| Established | January 28, 1851
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| Religious affiliation | Nonsectarian
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| Endowment | $12.2 billion (2021)
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| Academic staff | 3,781 (Fall 2018)
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| Students | 21,946 (Fall 2019)
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| Undergraduates | 8,327 (Fall 2019)
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| Postgraduates | 13,619 (Fall 2019)
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| Campus | Evanston main campus, Urban, 240 acres (97 ha);
Chicago campus, Urban, 25 acres (10 ha) |
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| Colors | Purple and white
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