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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Evanston, IL. Operating on a semester system.
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Liberal Arts College
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Life in Evanston for Northwestern University Students
Everything you need to know about living and studying in Evanston.
Timezone
Central Time (CT)
Median Rent
$1,200
Cost of Living Index
96
Student Population
45,000
City Transportation
Walkability
65
Bikeability
55
Public Transit
CTA Purple Line, Metra Union Pacific North Line, Pace Bus
Nearest Airports
O'Hare International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
49.5°F
Avg Snowfall
45.2 in
Campus News
Latest updates from Northwestern University
Spring Quarter Classes in Session
Apr 27, 2026
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Northwestern University
Various dorm and housing options are available for students.
Showing 24 of 40 known dorm and housing options.
1835 Hinman
Capacity: 25
Room types: single, double
1856 Orrington
Capacity: 25
Room types: singles, doubles
584 Lincoln
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
626 Emerson
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
640 Emerson
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
647 University Place (Rogers House)
710 Emerson
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
717 University Place
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
720 Emerson St.
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
Allison Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
Ayers Hall
Bobb Residence Hall
Capacity: 200
Room types: single, double
Chapin Hall
Capacity: 72
Room types: doubles
Elder Residence Hall
Capacity: 150
Room types: single, double
Engelhart Hall (graduate)
Foster House Residence Hall
Capacity: 50
Room types: single, double
Foster Walker Complex
Capacity: 300
Room types: single, double, triple
Foster-Walker Complex
Room types: suite
Garrett Place Apartments (graduate)
Goodrich House Residence Hall
Capacity: 100
Room types: single, double
Graduate Residence Halls - Engelhart Hall
Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom
Graduate Residence Halls - Garrett Place Apartments
Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom
Graduate Residence Halls - McManus Center
Room types: studio, 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom
Hinman House Residence Hall
Capacity: 80
Room types: single, double
Campus Details
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Semester
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Email Domain
@northwesternu.edu
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Start: March 31, 2026
End: June 12, 2026
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