1.22% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 1.22% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 8,513 students applied and 104 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of CMU College of Medicine is 5.69%. 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, CMU College of Medicine'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 Michigan, CMU College of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 1.86%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University College of Medicine | 1.22% | 5.69% | 8,513 | 104 |
| 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 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 1.86% | 9.74% | 50,913 | 974 |
| Public | 1.94% | 7.11% | 45,016 | 888 |
| Private | 1.46% | 22.91% | 5,897 | 86 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At CMU College of Medicine, 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 16 to 84.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 44 to 56 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 83 to 17 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Michigan Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 8,513 | 3,610 | 4,878 | 1,388 (16.3%) | 7,125 (83.7%) |
| Matriculants | 104 | 46 | 58 | 86 (82.7%) | 18 (17.3%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.22% | 1.27% | 1.19% | 6.20% | 0.25% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Central Michigan University College of Medicine is 504 and the average GPA is 3.6 over 104 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., CMU College of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University College of Medicine | 504 | 3.6 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Michigan Medical Schools | 511 | 3.81 |
| Public | 510 | 3.81 |
| Private | 512 | 3.81 |
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at CMU College of Medicine.
| MCAT Score | GPA Overall | BCPM (Science) GPA | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 509 | 3.70 | - |
| 2023 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
| 2024 | 508 | 3.69 | - |
| 2025 | 507 | 3.78 | 3.69 |
| 2026 | 504 | 3.60 | - |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Central Michigan University College of Medicine, 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 CMU College of Medicine's application system by December 3, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at CMU College of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Central Michigan University College of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-03 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Biological Science |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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Data Source: https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-of-medicine/education/md/admissions/prospective/req