In Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is located on a lakeside campus just 3 miles north of Chicago. With a population of 8,000 undergraduate and 8,000 graduate students, Northwestern puts a strong emphasis on undergraduate teaching and affordability and accessibility, meeting 100% of every student’s demonstrated financial need with loan-free scholarships. Northwestern’s six undergraduate schools offer 150+ programs of study in arts and sciences, engineering, communication, journalism, education and social policy, and music. The Graduate School prides itself on fostering a spirit of collaboration across academic departments, focusing on interdisciplinary study, allowing students to take full advantage of graduate experience and further their research beyond the traditional boundaries. “At Northwestern, we seek to create spaces where Native American and Indigenous students are heard, their identities are honored, and they can be successful students as well as good tribal and community citizens.” –Jasmine Gurneau, Manager, Native American and Indigenous Initiatives