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Northwestern University Admissions Statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone:(847) 491-7271
Email:ug-admissions@northwestern.edu
Web Site:www.northwestern.edu/admissions
Application Information
Open Admissions:No
Common Application:Yes
Application Fee:$65
Application Web Site:
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Early Decision November 1 December 15
Regular Decision January 2 April 15
Must-Reply-By May 1
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Overall Admissions Statistics
Total Applicants:25,369
Male Applicants:11,610
Female Applicants:13,759
Total Acceptances:6,887
Male Acceptances:3,378
Female Acceptances:3,509
Acceptance Rate:27%
Yield: ? 31%
Freshmen Enrollment Statistics
Total Freshmen Enrollment:2,128
Full-Time Male Enrollment:1,054
Full-Time Female Enrollment:1,074
Part-Time Male Enrollment:0
Part-Time Female Enrollment:0
Waitlist Statistics
Applicants Placed: ? 3,135
Applicants Accepting: ? 1,307
Students Enrolled: ? 155
Transfer Statistics
Applications Received:1,151
Applicants Accepted:253
Students Enrolled:128

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Tips for Getting In
  • Admissions officers take a holistic approach. A strong transcript is good but not enough, so make sure you have some good extracurriculars that you can hang your hat on. Demonstrating leadership is also a huge plus.
  • Branch out, and take a variety of classes.
  • Getting strong recommendations from teachers will provide a boost to your profile.
  • If you're absolutely sure that Northwestern is the only school for you, apply Early Decision. Admissions officers like the strong interest it shows.
  • Write an essay that will stand out.

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