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The Department of Sociology at Northwestern University serves as a vibrant center for scholarly exploration in sociology. This highly regarded program boasts distinguished faculty who shape research trends across diverse areas including race, gender, sexuality, legal studies, historical analysis, economic systems, political structures, urban environments, ethnographic research, scientific innovation, and cultural studies. Our faculty ranks among the most respected in the field, with honors including Fulbright and Guggenheim Fellowships, as well as memberships in prestigious institutions like the American Academy of Political and Social Science and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
While firmly grounded in sociological traditions, our faculty members actively engage with multiple disciplines. Numerous professors hold joint appointments across Northwestern's academic units, while others collaborate with external institutions such as Chicago's American Bar Foundation.
Undergraduate education thrives through our exceptional faculty and their wide-ranging expertise. Students encounter cutting-edge concepts in sociology while learning from leading scholars in the discipline. With an advantageous student-to-faculty ratio, undergraduates enjoy significant opportunities for personalized instruction and mentorship in intimate classroom environments.
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Northwestern accepts results from both the TOEFL and the IELTS.
There is no minimum score required by Northwestern. Competitive applicants demonstrate a high level of English proficiency and often score in the high range on all four sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing) of the TOEFL iBT, or receive IELTS band scores in highest three bands on the overall and individual scores (Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking).