Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.63% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 1.63% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,610 students applied and 140 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Northwestern School of Medicine is 8.18%. 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 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Illinois, Northwestern School of Medicine's acceptance rate is lower than the average rate of 2.30%.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
1.63%
8.18%
8,610
140
All Medical Schools
3.81%
13.44%
1,040,848
23,062
Public
4.81%
15.69%
525,230
14,276
Private
2.32%
10.00%
515,618
8,786
Illinois Medical Schools
2.30%
7.99%
70,227
1,199
Public
3.82%
11.62%
15,380
446
Private
1.38%
6.53%
54,847
753
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
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 2025-2026. 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 54 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 26 to 74 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Illinois Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
8,610
3,875
4,658
982 (11.4%)
7,628 (88.6%)
Matriculants
140
62
76
36 (25.7%)
104 (74.3%)
Acceptance Rate
1.63%
1.60%
1.63%
3.67%
1.36%
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 521 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
521
3.93
All Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
512
3.82
Private
514
3.83
Illinois Medical Schools
513
3.82
Public
510
3.82
Private
514
3.82
Northwestern University Feinberg School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
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
2026
521
3.93
-
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. 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, 2026. 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.
