2.55% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 2.55% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 4,619 students applied and 118 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Rowan Medical School is 7.47%. 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, Rowan Medical School'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 Jersey, Rowan Medical School's acceptance rate is similar to the average rate of 3%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Medical School of Rowan University | 2.55% | 7.47% | 4,619 | 118 |
| 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 Jersey Medical Schools | 2.64% | 8.18% | 17,577 | 466 |
| Public | 2.64% | 8.40% | 17,577 | 466 |
| Private | - | - | - | - |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Rowan Medical School, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 59 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 29 to 71.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 52 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 72 to 28 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | New Jersey Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 4,619 | 1,861 | 2,725 | 1,326 (28.7%) | 3,293 (71.3%) |
| Matriculants | 118 | 61 | 56 | 85 (72.0%) | 33 (28.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 2.55% | 3.28% | 2.06% | 6.41% | 1.00% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University is 514 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 118 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Rowan Medical School' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Cooper Medical School of Rowan University | 514 | 3.88 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| New Jersey Medical Schools | 515 | 3.86 |
| Public | 515 | 3.85 |
| Private | 515 | 3.88 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2026. To apply to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University, 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 Rowan Medical School's application system by December 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $100 at Rowan Medical School.
The items in following table are the required items to Cooper Medical School of Rowan University applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Early Decision (AMCAS) | 2026-08-01 |
|---|---|
| Early Decision Secondary | 2026-08-15 |
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-11-15 |
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $100 |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| English / Composition |
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Data Source: https://cmsru.rowan.edu/students/admissions/admissionrequirements.php