Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

MD program · private · Illinois

Median GPA

3.95

entering class

Median MCAT

520

entering class

Acceptance rate

~3.0%

approximate

Class size

140

26% in-state

In-state vs. out-of-state

26% of the last entering class were Illinois residents, which leaves about 104 seats for everyone else.

Illinois resident

~15%

estimated odds

Out-of-state

~6%

estimated odds

Estimates for an applicant with this school's median GPA (3.95) and MCAT (520), from AAMC and AACOM applicant outcomes and this school's published figures. Where you live makes a big difference here. Estimates, not guarantees.

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What they look for

  • Academics25%
  • Research25%
  • Leadership20%
  • Clinical experience15%
  • Service15%

Strong academics (median 3.93 GPA / 521 MCAT) plus evidence of leadership and innovation; Feinberg explicitly frames its ideal students as future leaders and innovators, not just high scorers.

Watch out: Competent-but-passive applicants without a clear leadership or innovation angle undersell fit at a school with median stats already near the top of the applicant pool.

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