Overview

The American Studies program of Northwestern University has a wide-ranging yet disciplined exploration that crosses the boundaries of traditional academic fields. All students conduct a senior research project. Study abroad and upper level foreign language proficiency are encouraged. Freshmen and sophomores apply for admission to the major early in spring quarter. Because this selective honors-track program has more applicants than available space, admission depends in part on academic distinction and on demonstrated interest in American cultural study in a broad context.

Program highlights

The American Studies major consists of three key components. They are 1) the core 301 seminars which all majors are required to complete; 2) an individualized concentration designed by each student with the advice and approval of the Program director; and 3) the American Studies 390-1, 2 senior honors seminar. Regarding the yearlong sequence: majors are required to take 2 of the 301 seminars. All new majors are enrolled in the fall, half of each in the winter or spring (the decision is made by the Director). 301-2 and 3 get half of their enrollment from majors in affiliated American Studies programs and departments, namely African American Studies, Asian American Studies, and Latino/a Studies. In the quarter during which a student is not enrolled in 301, he/she must take an approved course in one of these programs, or a course approved by the Director for the fulfillment of the 301 requirement.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Peoples, Nations, and Worlds
History

Bad News

Natural Disasters

Cyborg Environmentalism: Technology and the Natural World
Transnational Asian American Activism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-02 00:00:00

More details

QuestBridge Applicant: September 26
Early Decision Applicant: November 1
Regular Decision Applicant: January 2
Transfer Applicant: March 15

Language

English

Credits

45 alternative credits

units of credit

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Evanston, United States

Disciplines

American and Australasian studies View 538 other Bachelors in American and Australasian studies in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Common Application or Coalition Application*

Official secondary school transcript and school report

Counselor recommendation

At least one teacher recommendation

SAT or ACT scores†

While there is no minimum score required by Northwestern, competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and typically score in the high range on all sections of the exams we accept.

Early Decision Agreement (ONLY Early Decision applicants)

Midyear transcript

Music audition (ONLY School of Music applicants)

Required for homeschooled applicants ONLY: 3 SAT subject tests

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Applies to you

Non-residents

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Out-of-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

69375 USD / year

≈ 69375 USD / year

Living costs

Evanston

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Program highlights

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Evanston

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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