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Northwestern named among top universities in price inflation lawsuit

August 9, 2025

Northwestern was one of 32 elite colleges and universities named in a Friday lawsuit that alleged the schools exploit a “core misrepresentation” of early decision admissions policies to drive up attendance...

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

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...

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