Acceptance rates to Columbia or U Chicago MSW program?

[MSWgirl2019]

Hello there! :)  

I just submitted my application to the MSW programs at Columbia and U Chicago and I am eagerly awaiting to hear back. I've heard through whispers on the internet that their acceptance rates are quite high (upwards of 70% for Columbia and 58% for U Chicago), but neither program has ever confirmed these statistics. It seems simply too good to be true! 

I hope it's true, but I have a very difficult time believing these prestigious institutions would accept such a high rate of students (even though I understand these schools have a lower yield of students who will actually attend).

What do you all think? If you've been admitted to either of these schools, what were your stats? Do you know anyone seemingly underqualified who was admitted? 

 

 

[MettaSutta]

3 hours ago, Rosyposy said:

Hello there!  

I just submitted my application to the MSW programs at Columbia and U Chicago and I am eagerly awaiting to hear back. I've heard through whispers on the internet that their acceptance rates are quite high (upwards of 70% for Columbia and 58% for U Chicago), but neither program has ever confirmed these statistics. It seems simply too good to be true! 

I hope it's true, but I have a very difficult time believing these prestigious institutions would accept such a high rate of students (even though I understand these schools have a lower yield of students who will actually attend).

What do you all think? If you've been admitted to either of these schools, what were your stats? Do you know anyone seemingly underqualified who was admitted? 

 

 

70% for Columbia seems too good to be true.  Have you asked the admissions staff?