Wait List Acceptance Rate

Northwestern University's wait list acceptance rate for the Class of 2028 stands at 1.8%, with 3067 applicants offered a spot and only 55 accepted. This marks a decline from previous years, as the acceptance rate was 3.5% for the Class of 2020, and 2.2% for the Class of 2018. In stark contrast, the Class of 2019 experienced an exceptionally low acceptance rate of just 0.8%. Such fluctuations highlight the increasing challenges for wait listed students at Northwestern, as the recent trend suggests a tightening of available spots over the years.