Who Got In? 2001
Northwestern University
In 2000, our freshman class of 1,893 students is smaller than in 1999. The class was selected from 14,725 applications, fewer than 1999. We accepted 4,768 students, fewer than in 1999. This year we placed 408 students on our wait list, the same number as in 1999. Approximately 127 students transferred to the college. We admitted fewer Asian-American, fewer African-American, fewer Hispanic, and more Native American students compared to 1999. About 27 percent of all our student body comes from U.S. minority groups. The retention rate of our freshmen minority students is 95 percent. About 92 percent of all our students graduate in six years. Our 2000 yield was 40 percent, higher than 1999. In the fall of 1999, we received more early decision/early action applications than in fall 1998. And we admitted more early decision/early action applicants than last year. Our deadline for 2001 admissions is November 1, 2000 for early decision and January 1, 2001 for regular decision. Our college does accept electronic applications via the Web.

Compared to 1999, we accepted more international students in 2000. In 2000, our average freshman test scores were 1377 combined SAT and 30 ACT. Our school is not considering making SAT or ACT optional. Our school does not use an on-campus evaluative interview but does provide off-campus interviews with alumni. Our 2000/2001 tuition is $24,648. About 60 percent of our students receive financial aid. The average financial aid package for our students is $21,360.

The most important thing that we want prospective students to know about our university is; "We have an unusual number of academic offerings for our size with quite a lot of flexibility in choosing many academic options, a beautiful campus, and easy access to Chicago with its many opportunities for internships." Trends we spotted in 2000 include: Increased interest in study abroad and internships. Continued questions about double and triple majors." Besides "apply early," we advise 2001 applicants to; "Use the Web to research college information. Always apply before the deadline rather than at the last minute. Use on-line applications if you are comfortable with them."

Mark Hill, Assistant Director of Undergraduate Admissions completed the survey. Northwestern University, 1801 Hinman Avenue, Evanston, Illinois 60208; (847)491-7271.

Princeton University
In 2000, our freshman class of 1,159 students is larger than in 1999. The class was selected from 13,654 applications, fewer than 1999. We accepted 1,700 students, the same number as in 1999. This year we placed 31 students on our wait list, fewer than 1999. We admitted more Asian-American, more African-American, the same number of Hispanic, and more Native American students compared to 1999. About 30 percent of all our student body comes from U.S. minority groups. The retention rate of our minority students is 95 percent. About 95 percent of all our students graduate in five years, 96 percent in six years. Our 2000 yield was 68 percent, the same as in 1999. In the fall of 1999, we received the same number of early decision/early action applications than in fall 1998. And we admitted the same number of early decision/early action applicants than last year Our deadline for 2001 admissions is November 1, 2000 for early decision, and January 2, 2001 for regular decision. Our college does not accept electronic applications via e-mail.

Compared to 1999, we accepted more international students in 2000. Our school is not considering making SAT or ACT optional. Our school uses an interview in evaluation of a student. Our 2000/2001 tuition is $25,430. About 43 percent of our students receive financial aid. The average financial aid package for our students is $20,800.

New majors or programs that we offer in 2000-2001 include: Certificate program in Finance, Engineering degree program in Operations Research, and Financial Engineering.

Steve LeMenager, Acting Director of Admissions completed the survey. Princeton University, P.O. Box 430, Princeton, New Jersey 08544; (609)258-3060.

University of Notre Dame
In 2000, our freshman class of 1,960 students is larger than in 1999. The class was selected from 10,054 applications, more than 1999. We accepted 3,300 students, fewer than in 1999. This year we offered 400 students a place on our wait list, fewer than 1999. Approximately 150 students transferred to the college. We admitted more Asian-American, more African-American, more Hispanic, and fewer Native American students compared to 1999. About 17 percent of all our student body comes from U.S. minority groups. The retention rate of our minority students is 96 percent. Our 2000 yield was 57 percent, higher than 1999. In the fall of 1999, we received more early decision/early action applications than in fall 1998. And we admitted fewer early decision/early action applicants than last year. Our deadline for 2001 admissions is January 9, 2001. Our college does accept electronic applications via e-mail. Our e-mail address is admissio.l@nd.edu. In 2000, we received 1200 e-mail applications.

Compared to 1999, we accepted more international students in 2000. In 2000, our average freshman test scores were 1340 combined SAT and 30 ACT. Our school is not considering making SAT or ACT optional. Our school does not use an interview in evaluation of a student. Our 2000/2001 tuition is about $23,000, (total expense $30,000). About 100 percent of our students receive financial aid. The average financial aid package for our students is $13,000.

In 2001, we will seek various skills or talents including the student who shows solid leadership, initiative and integrity. The most important thing that we want prospective students to know about our university is; "Students grow academically, socially, physically and spiritually in community here during 4 years." New majors or programs that we offer in 2000-2001 include: Revamped undergraduate program, Chinese. Trends we spotted in 2000 include: "More visitors to the campus, more electronic applications, more block scheduling." Besides "apply early," we advise 2001 applicants; "From freshman year in high school, build a very solid program in all disciplines; English, math, science, history, and foreign language."

Alisa M. Fisher, Associate Director completed the survey. University of Notre Dame, 220 Main, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556; (219)631-7505, e-mail address, admissio.l@nd.edu.