Northwestern University experienced a domestic acceptance rate of 7.9% for the application year 2024, with 3,430 out of 43,300 applicants being admitted. This marks a notable decline from previous years, as the acceptance rate stood at 9.9% in both 2019 and 2020, with 3,412 and 3,220 acceptances respectively. Additionally, the acceptance rate has steadily decreased from 11.8% in 2016 and 10.0% in 2017, illustrating an increasingly competitive admissions environment. Overall, the trend indicates a decrease in acceptance rates amid a growing number of applicants.