Q: What GPA and MCAT score is required to get into the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine?
Answer:
- Undergraduate GPA: 3.76
- Overall MCAT Score: 35.5(out of 45)
- MCAT Biological Science Score: 12.2
- MCAT Physical Science Score: 12.2
- MCAT Verbal Score: 11
- MCAT Writing Sample Score: Q
Address: 303 E. Chicago Avenue, Morton Building 1-606 Chicago, IL 60611
Phone Number: (312) 503-8206
Email: med-admissions@northwestern.edu
Website: http://www.feinberg.northwestern.edu
Admissions: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
NOTE: The information below should be should as reference only. Scores, statistics and dates will change from year to year, and they are only a single part to the admissions process. Be sure to check the school’s website for the most up-to-date information.
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Information
Director of Admissions
Dr. Warren H. Wallace
Application fee
$85
AMCAS application accepted
Yes
Early application deadline
06/30
Application deadline
11/15
Secondary application required
Yes
Personal interview required
Yes
Regular application acceptance notification begins
10/15
Regular application acceptance notification ends
08/15
Number of weeks within which students must respond to offers of admission
4
Deferred entrance available
Yes
Deposit to hold place in class is due
N/A
Early decision plan for admission offered
No
Early decision plan application period begins
N/A
Early decision plan application period ends
N/A
Early decision plan notification date
N/A
Starting month for the class of 2013-2014
August
Fall 2012-2013 Admissions Statistics
Total admissions data
6538 applied, 748 interviewed, 463 were accepted, 172 enrolled
In-state admissions data
879 applied, 106 enrolled, 71 were accepted, 41 enrolled
Out-of-state admissions data
5659 applied, 642 enrolled, 392 were accepted, 131 enrolled
Women’s admissions data
2959 applied, 339 interviewed, 243 were accepted, 80 enrolled
Minority admissions data
2930 applied, 357 interviewed, 229 were accepted, 79 enrolled
International admissions data
635 applied, 60 interviewed, 39 were accepted, 14 enrolled
Fall 2012-2013 mcat scores, gpa, and coursework requirements MCAT Scores
Average undergraduate GPA
3.79
Oldest MCAT considered
2011
Average MCAT score
11.6
Average biological MCAT score
12.0
Average physical sciences MCAT score
11.9
Average verbal reasoning MCAT score
10.9
Average writing MCAT score
Q
Undergraduate Majors
Required undergraduate coursework
biology, organic chemistry, inorganic (general) chemistry, physics
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in biological science
39.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in physical science
29.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in social sciences/humanities
27.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in other health professions
1.0%
Percent of entering class with undergraduate major in mixed disciplines, double majors, and other areas of study
4.0%
Combined Degree Programs
Combined college/M.D. program offered
Yes
Combined degree programs offered
M.D./Ph.D., M.D./M.P.H., M.D./M.A.
Number of years to complete combined college/M.D. program
7
Combined college/M.D. program URL
Tuition & Financial Aid: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Financial Aid Contact Information
Financial aid director
Emily Osborn
Financial aid phone
(312) 503-8722
2012-2013 Tuition and Fees
2012-2013 Tuition
Private: $46,258
Required fees
$2,884
Room and board
$14,958
2012-2013 Financial Aid
Percent of students receiving any financial aid
77%
Percent of students receiving loans
67%
Percent of students receiving grants/scholarships
52%
Percent of students receiving work study
0%
Average indebtedness for 2010 graduates who incurred medical school debt
$149,626
Ranking: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Research Ranking
Research score
66
Research peer assessment score (5.0 highest)
4.0
Research assessment score by residency directors (5.0 highest)
4.3
Total amount of NIH funds granted to medical school and affiliated hospitals (in millions of dollars)
$253.7
2012 NIH research grants per faculty member (in thousands)
$142.37
Primary Care Rankings
Primary care score
68
Primary-care peer assessment score
2.9
Primary-care assessment score by residency directors
3.9
Average 2009-2011 graduates entering primary-care specialties
39.3%
Ranking Admission Statistics
Average undergraduate GPA
3.76
Average MCAT score
11.6
Acceptance rate
7.1%
Full-time faculty / student ratio
2.5:1
Total medical school enrollment
710
* Medical School Ranking details based on 2011 data