Northwestern University

Northwestern University (pronounced: /ˌnɔːrθˈwɛstərn/ /juːnɪˈvɜːrsɪti/) is a private research university based in Evanston, Illinois, United States. The university is composed of twelve schools and colleges, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs.

Etymology

The name "Northwestern University" is derived from the university's location in the Northwestern Territory, the area of the United States that includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota. The university was founded in 1851 by nine men whose goal was to establish a university that would serve the Northwestern Territory.

Related Terms

Evanston: The city in Illinois where Northwestern University is located.
Illinois: The state in the United States where Northwestern University is located.
United States: The country where Northwestern University is located.
Northwestern Territory: The area of the United States that includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota.
Research University: A university that is dedicated to research. Northwestern University is a research university.
Undergraduate Program: A program of study that leads to a bachelor's degree. Northwestern University offers a wide range of undergraduate programs.
Graduate Program: A program of study that leads to a master's or doctoral degree. Northwestern University offers a wide range of graduate programs.