1.72% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 1.72% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,138 people applied and 140 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Northwestern School of Medicine is 9.41%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Northwestern School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.04%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Illinois, Northwestern School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.55%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | 1.72% | 9.41% | 8,138 | 140 |
| All Medical Schools | 4.04% | 13.66% | 939,379 | 22,650 |
| Public | 5.04% | 16.03% | 477,511 | 14,110 |
| Private | 2.45% | 9.97% | 461,868 | 8,540 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.55% | 8.14% | 63,985 | 1,189 |
| Public | 4.31% | 11.62% | 13,213 | 441 |
| Private | 1.50% | 6.75% | 50,772 | 748 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Northwestern School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 45 to 54 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 11 to 89.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 34 to 66 for 2025 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Illinois Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 8,138 | 3,662 | 4,386 | 895 (11.0%) | 7,243 (89.0%) |
| Matriculants | 140 | 61 | 78 | 48 (34.3%) | 92 (65.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.72% | 1.67% | 1.78% | 5.36% | 1.27% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 520 and the average GPA is 3.93 over 140 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Northwestern School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | 520 | 3.93 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 | 3.81 |
| Public | 511 | 3.82 |
| Private | 515 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at Northwestern School of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 520 | 3.91 | - |
| 2023 | 520 | 3.92 | - |
| 2024 | 520 | 3.92 | - |
| 2025 | 520 | 3.93 | 3.93 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Northwestern School of Medicine's application system by November 15, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $95 at Northwestern School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2025-11-01 |
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| Regular Secondary | 2025-11-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $95 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Physics |
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| Inorganic Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu/admissions/how-to-apply/requirements.html