BS/MD PROGRAM · CDS 2024-2025
Northwestern University — Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) BS/MD
Evanston, IL 9,035 undergrad Updated 2026-04-22
BS/MDDiscontinued — Historical
Accept
7.7%
Yield
55.3%
Test
Optional
Academic Profile · CDS C9 / C11
The numbers a parent will ask about first.
SAT Total (mid 50%, computed)
1510–1570
SAT EBRW (mid 50%)
740–770
SAT Math (mid 50%)
770–800
ACT Composite (mid 50%)
34–35
GPA
Not reported
GPA NOTESchool does not report GPA.
METHODTotal SAT range is computed by summing the reported EBRW and Math mid-50% ranges from the school’s CDS (Section C9). Use as an approximation — a student’s actual total places them within, not at, the summed endpoints.
Decision Plans · CDS C1 / C21
When and how the school reads applicants.
| Plan | Deadline | Accept rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ED | Nov 1 | 23.0% | ED: Nov 1, ~23% |
| RD | Jan 1 | — | RD: Jan 1 |
Cost & Aid · CDS H Series
What it costs and what families actually pay.
Tuition
$67,158
Total COA
$96,236
Avg need-based aid
$58,712
Avg merit award
$29,000
Net price after avg need aid
$37,524
NU HPME meets 100% of demonstrated need on average.
Named merit programs
Covey ScholarsFull ride
Highly competitive
For students in the Integrated Science Program.
AP Impact Calculator
What the student's APs are actually worth here.
NU HPME's AP Policy
Awards credit for AP exams with scores of 4 or 5. The amount of credit varies by exam and department.
Min score
4
Credit cap
Uncapped
Mode
Credit + placement
Per-score grid
Exam-level
Add the student's APs
No APs selected. Click Add AP exam to start, or use the sample profile to see what a strong student might recover.
What They Value · CDS C7
Every CDS factor, weighted exactly as the admissions office files it.
- Rigor of secondary school recordVery Important
- Class rankVery Important
- Academic GPAVery Important
- Standardized test scoresConsidered
- Application EssayVery Important
- RecommendationVery Important
Mission & Narrative
What this school says it is — in their own words.
Northwestern is committed to excellent teaching, innovative research and the personal and intellectual growth of its students in a diverse academic community.
Distilled Themes
Interdisciplinary research and innovationGlobal leadership and societal impactDiversity, access, and belongingFree expression and open debate
The Coach's Read
What 'what they value' actually means at the table.
- 01Northwestern is looking for students who are not just academically gifted, but also passionate, engaged, and eager to make a difference in the world.
- 02They value students who have a clear sense of purpose and can articulate how a Northwestern education will help them achieve their goals.
- 03A demonstrated commitment to community and collaboration is highly valued.
- 04They want to see that you've done your homework and have a genuine interest in what makes Northwestern unique.
Application Targets
What a strong application here should signal.
- 01Demonstrated leadership and impact in a few focused extracurricular activities.
- 02A compelling and personal application essay that showcases your unique qualities and experiences.
- 03Strong letters of recommendation that speak to your academic potential and character.
- 04Evidence of a genuine interest in Northwestern's specific programs and community.
Quiet Disqualifiers
Things that hurt applicants here, even when they look fine on paper.
- Generic essays that don't show a specific interest in Northwestern
- A scattered list of extracurriculars without any demonstrated depth or leadership
- Applying with the expectation of getting into the now-discontinued HPME program
Signature Programs
Where this school is genuinely best-in-class.
Journalism (Medill)TheatreEconomicsEngineeringMaterials Science
BS/MD Detail
Accelerated medical track specifics.
The Honors Program in Medical Education (HPME) has been discontinued and is no longer accepting new students.
Application calendar
Every date the family needs to know.
Deadlines & Decision Dates · 2025-2026
Family deadline matrix
Plan
Deadline
Decision release
Early Decision I
Binding
Nov 1, 2025
→ Dec 15, 2025
Regular Decision
Non-binding
Jan 2, 2026
→ Mar 31, 2026
Early Decision II
Not offered
—
Early Action
Not offered
—
Restrictive Early Action
Not offered
—
Rolling Admission
Not offered
—
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CDS C7 · Level of applicant's interest
Does effort toward this school move the needle?
Demonstrated Interest·CDS C7 (2023-2024)
TrackedWeight: Considered
Northwestern considers applicant interest, as stated in their CDS. While they don't track 'touchpoints,' they value connections with prospective students.
What they watch
- Virtual info session
- Campus visit
- Rep visit at your HS
Coach action
Attend a virtual session and register your interest online, as Northwestern values these connections even if they don't formally track every interaction.
Provenance