<p>Like it says above, I was wondering how much diversity (specifically socioeconomic diversity) there is at NU. I know I can find some statistics about diversity online, but I wanted to hear from some current or former students about this topic and what it’s like in the NU community.
The reason I ask is that I heard that 30-40% of students participate in the Greek system, and doesn’t that involve yearly dues that might be expensive for many? I was just thinking that maybe the majority of NU students are well off that they can pay for these dues with no problem. What exactly are these dues for?</p>
<p>Anyway, I really have no idea and I’d appreciate your input on this matter. I’m also visiting the campus very soon so hopefully that will give me a better idea as well. Thanks so much!</p>
<p>I know plenty of members of my fraternity are not well off, and many are on large amounts of need based aid. My house’ dues happen to be very low, and living in the house is one of the cheapest housing options in the area. Besides that, though, many people just go out of their way to pay it because they care that much. Many houses also have scholarships for those for whom dues pose an excessive burden.</p>
<p>The greek system DOES tend to have more “well off” students, however, that doesn’t reflect the majority of students in any way.</p>
<p>There is a large variance in financial status of the kids at Northwestern. Having grown up in an economically diverse area my daughter was hoping to be with more wealthy kids and she finds that not to be the case.</p>
<p>Northwestern will have a large percentage of kids from wealthy or very comfortable backgrounds because somebody needs to pay the $55K per year and because it is an exceptional school. The diversity is there, though, as they do award millions in need-based aid.</p>