Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
#7 in Best Medical Schools
#11 in Highest MCAT Scores
#48 in Lowest Acceptance Rate
#27 in Expensive Medical School Tuition
Founded in 1859, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is a Private (not-for-profit) school located in Chicago, IL.
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is ranked 7th in Best Medical Schools, 11st in Highest MCAT Scores, 48th in Lowest Acceptance Rate, and 27th in Expensive Medical School Tuition.
The following statements briefly introduce Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine along with key academic facts.
- The average MCAT Score of enrolled students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 521 - the average MCAT score of U.S. medical schools is 513.
- The average GPA of enrolled students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 3.93 - the average GPA score of U.S. medical schools is 3.82.
- The 2027 tuition & fees at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is $78,901 - the average medical school tuition is $65,250.
- The acceptance rate* at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 1.63% - the average acceptance rate of U.S. medical school is 3.81%.
- Total 696 medical school students have enrolled to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine for the academic year 2025-2026.
*The acceptance rate: percentage of applicants who are enrolled finally.
2027 Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Tuition & Fees
The 2027 tuition at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is $78,901. The 2027 tuition & fees is increased by 3.46% compared to the previous year rate (2026). Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine's tuition is 9.49% higher than average tuition of U.S. medical schools and 10.3% higher than average tuition of Illinois medical schools.
The medical school tuition differs and more expensive than the regular undergraduate and graduate programs. The average undergraduate program tuition & fees at Northwestern University is $68,322. The average graduate schools tuition & fees other than medical school is $54,655.
The average living costs including room & board and transportation costs is $27,212 and the personal miscellaneous expenses is $3,150.
| Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine Tuition & Fees | $78,901 |
|---|---|
| U.S. Private Medical School Average | $72,062 |
| Illinois Private Medical School Average | $71,518 |
| Living Costs | $27,212 |
| Miscellaneous expenses | $3,150 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Undergraduate Program | $68,322 |
| Graduate Program | $54,655 |
MCAT & GPA Scores
The average MCAT score of enrolled students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 521. Compared to the average MCAT of all medical schools, the MCAT score of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is around average of U.S. medical schools (the average score is 512).
The average GPA is 3.93 and it is relatively higher (competitive score) compared to other medical schools (the average GPA is 3.80).
| 2025 | |
|---|---|
| MCAT - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | 521 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 512 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 513 |
| GPA - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine | 3.93 |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80 |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 3.80 |
Acceptance Rate & Yield
The 2025 acceptance rate at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 1.63% where 8,610 applicants have applied to and 140 students have accepted and finally enrolled to school.
The acceptance rate at Northwestern School of Medicine is much lower (extremely difficult to get in) compared to other medical schools in united states (the average acceptance rate is 3.80%). Note that the acceptance rate means the percentage of applicants who are accepted and enrolled (not just accepted).
| Total | Residency | Gender | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois | Other State | Men | Women | ||
| Applicants | 8,610 | 982 (11.4%) |
7,628 (88.6%) |
3,875 (45.0%) |
4,658 (54.1%) |
| Enrolled | 140 | 36 (25.7%) |
104 (74.3%) |
62 (44.3%) |
76 (54.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.63% | 3.67% | 1.37% | 1.60% | 1.64% |
| U.S. Medical Schools | 3.80% | 11.70% | 1.83% | 3.86% | 3.77% |
| Illinois Medical Schools | 2.30% | 4.89% | 1.09% | 2.27% | 2.32% |
New Students and Total Enrollment
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 140 first-time students have enrolled in Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.By residency, 25.7% of new students is Illinois residents and 74.3% of enrolled students from other States. By gender, 54.3% of enrolled students is women and 44.3% is men students.
A total of 696 students have enrolled to Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. By gender, there are 320 male and 373 female students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
| 2026 | |
|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 696 |
| Men Students | 320 |
| Women Students | 373 |
| First-time Students | 140 |