Hey everyone, I'm super interested in applying ED to Northwestern and was wondering if anybody knew some stats about Northwestern's Early Decision acceptance rate? I've been searching around, but thought this community would have more accurate and up-to-date info.
Hi there! You're right that the Early Decision acceptance rate at Northwestern can vary each year, but I can definitely help give you a general idea of what to expect. While I don't have the most recent year's data, Northwestern has historically had an Early Decision acceptance rate that's higher than its overall acceptance rate.
To give you some perspective, for the Class of 2027, Northwestern had an overall acceptance rate of about 7.2%. Of the accepted students, approximately 50% of them were accepted through Early Decision. For that same admissions cycle, Northwestern's Early Decision acceptance rate was around 20%, which is considerably higher than the overall acceptance rate.
Keep in mind that the numbers may vary slightly each year, but applying Early Decision to Northwestern does provide an increased chance of acceptance compared to Regular Decision. However, it's essential to remember that applying ED is a binding commitment, so only apply ED if you're certain that Northwestern is your top choice and you're prepared to enroll if accepted. Best of luck with your application!
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