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The first round of application results are out for Northwestern University. So what are they and what do they imply about college admissions as a whole?
Rise in Applicants
This year’s freshman applicant pool rose 15.5% from last year’s admissions cycle with many coming from various geographical areas. The change is likely correlated with Northwestern’s cooperation with the Small Town and Rural Students College Network.
Class of 2029 Early Decision Results
Similar to last year, the acceptance rate is around 20% for early admits. This year’s early admits comprise around half of the admitted cohort.
Commitment to Diversity Post Affirmative Action
Northwestern has maintained its commitment to diversity since the Supreme Court overturned affirmative action [LINK TO AFFIRMATIVE ACTION ARTICLE]. This year marks the second year that the institution has required students to discuss aspects of their backgrounds and identities to see how it affects their engagement with Northwestern’s community.
What Northwestern Looks For
It is clear from admission cycles that Northwestern continues to prioritize academic rigor and leadership. Northwestern has a holistic admissions approach that considers academics, essays, extracurriculars, recommendations, and leadership.
Expectations for Regular Action Results
While we won’t officially hear back from Regular Decision results in March 2025, we expect a similar sub-10 % admission rate.
Key Takeaways
- The Northwestern early decision results are similar to last year’s, at around 20%.
- We predict the rest of the season’s Northwestern admissions will follow the same pattern as previous years.
