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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


The Weekly: Envision Evanston 2045 reactions, Early Decision results, Dolphin Show

January 12, 2025

What is Envision Evanston 2045’s timeline? What was different during this year's Early Decision admissions? What goes on behind the scenes of NU’s 82nd Dolphin Show? The Daily answers these questions...

 Incoming freshmen Jordyn Jones (left) and Marni Kim (right) react to their acceptances.

‘A dream come true’: Class of 2029 early admits eager to arrive on campus

January 7, 2025

Northwestern Undergraduate Admissions sent out decisions for Northwestern’s Class of 2029 early admits on Dec. 17 with an admission rate of about 20%. Newly admitted students said they are already looking...

NU's acceptance rate is expected to slightly increase to 7.5% this year.

Northwestern acceptance rate increases to 7.5%

March 29, 2024

Northwestern’s acceptance rate is expected to be 7.5% after receiving more than 50,000 first-year applications during the 2023-24 admissions cycle, according to University spokesperson Jon Yates. The...

Buchaniec: The wealthy have always had the academic advantage

Buchaniec: The wealthy have always had the academic advantage

April 4, 2019

The myth of meritocracy sits at the foundation of our educational system: if you work hard enough in high school, you’ll get into a good college and eventually, get a good job. It is a system that for...

Northwestern’s acceptance rate over the years. 2019 marked the first year in a decade in which the acceptance rate rose.

Northwestern acceptance rate rises for first time in 10 years

April 3, 2019

Northwestern accepted 8.9 percent of its applicants for the class of 2023, Christopher Watson, the dean of undergraduate enrollment, told The Daily in an email. Having risen from last year’s record...

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