Northwestern College Iowa's Early Action (EA) acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at a robust 87.4%, with 482 out of 552 applicants gaining admission. This retention of the 87.4% acceptance rate has remained consistent from 2022, while the acceptance rate for the application year 2024 was notably lower at 56.0%, with 1,350 of 2,411 applicants accepted. The sharp contrast between the most recent application years and 2024 emphasizes a significant increase in acceptance rates, suggesting a more competitive applicant pool in the most recent cycles.