Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, also known as Northwestern School of Medicine, is located in Chicago, IL, founded in 1859.
The tuition & fees for Medical Doctor M.D. program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is $78,901 for the academic year 2026-2027.
Of the 8,610 applicants, 140 were matriculated, and the acceptance rate is 1.63% at Northwestern School of Medicine. The average GPA of the enrolled students is 3.93 and the average MCAT score is 521.
2027 Northwestern School of Medicine M.D. Tuition & Fees
Updated: 09/10/2027
The Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) degree program tuition & fees of Northwestern School of Medicine is $78,901 for the academic year 2026-2027.
The total cost of four years of M.D. degree program at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is $357,406. It is based on the official school's tuition data (see the school's bursar page for details).
2027 M.D. Program Tuition & Fees at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
| Amount |
| Tuition & Fees | $78,901 |
| Living Costs | $27,212 |
| Books & Supplies | $2,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $3,150 |
| Costs of Attendance (COA) | $111,263 |
General Program Tuition
The medical school tuition is different from the costs of other undergraduate and graduate programs.
For major programs other than medical school program at Northwestern University, the average undergraduate tuition & fees is $68,322. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $54,655.
The average living costs including room & board and other living expenses is $24,762 when a student lives on-campus (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartment) and $24,762 when a student lives off-campus.
Northwestern University General Programs Tuition & Fees
| Tuition & Fees |
| General College Cost |
|---|
| Undergraduate Programs | $68,322 |
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| Graduate Programs | $54,655 |
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| Living Costs (room, board, and personal expenses) |
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| On-Campus | $24,762 |
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| Off-Campus | $24,762 |
GPA and MCAT Scores
The average GPA from enrolled students at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 3.93 and the average MCAT score is 521. Its GPA is higher than average GPA of all medical schools as well as Illinois medical schools.
The MCAT score of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is higher than average MCAT of all medical schools as well as Illinois medical schools.
Northwestern School of Medicine Average GAP and MCAT scores
| Northwestern School of Medicine | Illinois Medical Schools | All Medical Schools |
| GPA | 3.93 | 3.816 | 3.825 |
| MCAT Scores | 521 | 512.8 | 512.9 |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2025-2026, total 8,610 students applied to Northwestern School of Medicine and 140 students have accepted and enrolled into the school. The acceptance rate is 1.63%.
704 applicants invited to interview and the interview invitation rate is 8.18%.
Of the 140 matriculants, 44.3% are male and 54.3% are female. By legal residency, 25.7% of matriculants are Illinois residents and 74.3% are out-of-state residents.
Northwestern School of Medicine Admission Stats
| Number of Students / Percentage |
| Applicants | 8,610 |
| Interview Invited | 704 |
| Enrolled (First-year Students) | 140 |
|---|
| Men | 62 |
| Women | 76 |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.63% |
| Interview Invitation Rate | 8.18% |
Enrollment and Student Body
The current enrollment at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is 696 students in total. In the first year class, 140 students enrolled. The male to female ratio is 320 men (46.0%) and 373 women (53.6%).
Northwestern School of Medicine Enrollment Trends
| Year | First Year Enrollment | Total Enrollment |
| Total | Male | Female | Total | Male | Female |
| 2021-2022 | 160 | 70 | 90 | 747 | 369 | 378 |
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| 2022-2023 | 150 | 69 | 81 | 741 | 356 | 385 |
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| 2023-2024 | 145 | 65 | 80 | 719 | 345 | 374 |
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| 2024-2025 | 140 | 61 | 78 | 711 | 330 | 380 |
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| 2025-2026 | 140 | 62 | 76 | 696 | 320 | 373 |