Hey, I'm curious about Northwestern's acceptance rate for out-of-state students. Is it harder for us to get in compared to in-state applicants? Does anyone have any stats or insights about this? Thanks!
Hello! At private universities like Northwestern, there is typically no distinction between in-state and out-of-state applicants in terms of their acceptance rate. Since private institutions are not funded by the government, they don't have any quotas or preferences for students from a certain state. Northwestern's overall acceptance rate is around 7%, and this percentage should hold true regardless of whether you're applying from Illinois or another state.
Keep in mind that good applicants come from all over the country and the world, and one of the factors that Northwestern, like many private universities, values is geographic diversity. This means that being from a different state or even a country could potentially be a positive aspect of your application.
Also, note that Northwestern practices holistic admissions, so they'll be considering various aspects of your profile like grades, test scores (if submitted), essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendation letters, alongside your geographic background.
Hope this information helps with your application process. Good luck!
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