4.68% Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Indiana University School of Medicine is 4.68% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 7,822 students applied and 366 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of IU School of Medicine is 15.80%. 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, IU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is slightly higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Indiana University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance RateInterview Invitation RateApplicantsMatriculated
Indiana University School of Medicine4.68%15.80%7,822366
All Medical Schools3.81%13.44%1,040,84823,062
Public4.81%15.69%525,23014,276
Private2.32%10.00%515,6188,786

Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency

At IU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 49 to 51 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 9 to 91.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 51 to 48 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 87 to 13 for 2026 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
YearTotalBy GenderBy Residency
MenWomenIndiana ResidentsOut-of-State Residents
Applicants7,8223,8093,981688 (8.8%)7,134 (91.2%)
Matriculants366187176317 (86.6%)49 (13.4%)
Acceptance Rate4.68%4.91%4.42%46.05%0.69%

MCAT Scores and GPA

The average MCAT Score at Indiana University School of Medicine is 512 and the average GPA is 3.9 over 366 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., IU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
MCAT ScoresGPA
Indiana University School of Medicine5123.9
All Medical Schools5133.82
Public5123.82
Private5143.83

Application Timeline & Requirements

The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 15, 2026. To apply to Indiana University School 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.
The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $70 at IU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Indiana University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
IU School of Medicine 2026 Admission Timeline and Requirements
Early Decision (AMCAS)2026-08-01
Regular (AMCAS)2026-11-15
Secondary Application Fee$70
Need to meet its Technical Standard
Prerequisites for IU School of Medicine Admission
SubjectSpecifications
Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Organic Chemistry
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Physics
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biology
  • 2 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Lab experiences may be required.
Biochemistry
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
Behavioral / Social Sciences
  • 1 semester course(s) required or encouraged.
  • Courses in psychology, sociology, history, anthropology, ethics, and/or courses in related subject areas.
Data Source: https://medicine.iu.edu/md/admissions/application-requirements