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Northwestern University: Film Ranking 2024

Northwestern UniversityRanked
23
in the USA
Northwestern University is a large not-for-profit college offering many disciplines along with film majors and located in Evanston, Illinois. This college was founded in 1851 and is currently offering master's and doctoral degrees in 4 film programs.

Northwestern University is among the most expensive in the country: tuition cost is around $67,000 a year. If you look for a cheaper alternative, check Affordable Colleges in Illinois listing.

According to recent analysis, Northwestern University area is relatively unsafe; the college is reported to have a rather poor rating for campus safety.

Based on 66 evaluation factors, Northwestern University film program ranks in Top 25 Film Schools in the United States and The Second Best Film School in Illinois. Major competing film schools for this college are University of Chicago and Washington University in St Louis in Saint Louis. See the details about all twelve competing film colleges as well as offered film majors and minors below.

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School ranking:

Second Best Film School in Illinois
Second Best Film School in the Midwest
#23 Film School in USA

Program rankings:

State Ranking

Best Cinematography & Production Program in Illinois
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in Illinois
Best Film Acting Program in Illinois
Second Best Film & Cinema Studies Program in Illinois

Regional Ranking

Best Cinematography & Production Program in the Midwest
Best Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in the Midwest
Best Film Acting Program in the Midwest
Second Best Film & Cinema Studies Program in the Midwest

National Ranking

#7 Screenwriting & Playwriting Program in USA
#7 Film Acting Program in USA
#12 Cinematography & Production Program in USA
#20 Film & Cinema Studies Program in USA

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You might be interested in other options to get accepted at Northwestern University:
Journalism Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Performing Arts Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Theatre Programs - ranked top 5% in USA
Also, check how Northwestern University ranks among graduate schools in Illinois.

Contact information:

Northwestern University
633 Clark St
Evanston, IL 60208
Phone: (847) 491-3741
Website: www.northwestern.edu

Location map:

Northwestern University Location Map

Film majors:

Master's degree

Acting
Documentary Production
Film and Cinema Studies
Playwriting and Screenwriting

Doctor's degree

Film and Cinema Studies

Local competitors:

University of Chicago - Film School Ranking
University of Chicago

Chicago, IL, 4 film programs

Washington University in St Louis - Film School Ranking
Washington University in St Louis

Saint Louis, MO, 6 film programs

University of Michigan Ann Arbor - Film School Ranking
University of Michigan Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI, 4 film programs

Ohio State University - Film School Ranking
Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, 5 film programs

Purdue University - Film School Ranking
Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN, 2 film programs

Oberlin College - Film School Ranking
Oberlin College

Oberlin, OH, 2 film programs

Michigan State University - Film School Ranking
Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI, 3 film programs

DePaul University - Film School Ranking
DePaul University

Chicago, IL, 7 film programs

University of Iowa - Film School Ranking
University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA, 8 film programs

Western Michigan University - Film School Ranking
Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI, 2 film programs

University of Illinois Chicago - Film School Ranking
University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL, 2 film programs

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee - Film School Ranking
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Milwaukee, WI, 3 film programs

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