Universities known for journalism

3 universities in the directory carry this tag, across 3 states. Each profile lists admission requirements, published costs, test policy and deadlines.

Private Founded 1851

Northwestern University

Evanston, Illinois

Acceptance: 7%
In-state tuition: $66,000
Undergrads: 8,800

A quarter-system university on Lake Michigan with the Medill journalism school and a strong co-op and internship culture.

Public Founded 1839

University of Missouri

Columbia, Missouri

Acceptance: 78%
In-state tuition: $12,500
Undergrads: 24,000

The Missouri School of Journalism runs professional newsrooms, including an NBC affiliate, as teaching laboratories.

Public Founded 1876

University of Oregon

Eugene, Oregon

Acceptance: 86%
In-state tuition: $14,000
Undergrads: 19,000

Reviews applications without test scores and weights the high school transcript and essay most heavily.

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States represented: Illinois, Missouri, Oregon.