1.00% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Albany Medical College is 1.00% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 14,157 students applied and 141 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Albany Medical College is 5.76%. Interview rate is the percentage of applicants who are invited to an admissions interview. (read more about acceptance and interview rates.)
Compared to all medical schools' rate, Albany Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in New York, Albany Medical College's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 8.35%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | 1.00% | 5.76% | 14,157 | 141 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.44% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 15.69% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 10.00% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| New York Medical Schools | 8.35% | 37.86% | 113,626 | 1,989 |
| Public | 22.20% | 92.73% | 25,700 | 765 |
| Private | 1.43% | 10.43% | 87,926 | 1,224 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Albany Medical College, the men to women applicants ratio is 42 to 57 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 15 to 85.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 45 to 55 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 33 to 67 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | New York Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 14,157 | 5,974 | 8,098 | 2,067 (14.6%) | 12,090 (85.4%) |
| Matriculants | 141 | 63 | 77 | 47 (33.3%) | 94 (66.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.00% | 1.05% | 0.95% | 2.27% | 0.78% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Albany Medical College is 510 and the average GPA is 3.8 over 141 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Albany Medical College' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Medical College | 510 | 3.8 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| New York Medical Schools | 516 | 3.84 |
| Public | 513 | 3.81 |
| Private | 517 | 3.86 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Albany Medical College, applicants are required to complete an application on AMCAS (American Medical College Application Service.
Although there are set application deadlines, most medical schools prefer early applicants regardless of their rolling admissions policies. Therefore, applying early rather than waiting for the deadline can be a good way to get accepted.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Albany Medical College's application system by December 1, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $130 at Albany Medical College.
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $130 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |