1.32% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Tufts University School of Medicine is 1.32% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 15,455 people applied and 204 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of Tufts School of Medicine is 5.66%. 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, Tufts School 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 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, Tufts School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.17%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| Tufts University School of Medicine | 1.32% | 5.66% | 15,455 | 204 |
| All Medical Schools | 3.81% | 13.66% | 1,040,848 | 23,062 |
| Public | 4.81% | 16.03% | 525,230 | 14,276 |
| Private | 2.32% | 9.97% | 515,618 | 8,786 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 2.17% | 11.21% | 40,789 | 740 |
| Public | 4.14% | 19.92% | 5,630 | 233 |
| Private | 1.51% | 8.30% | 35,159 | 507 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At Tufts School of Medicine, 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 7 to 93.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 34 to 65 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 26 to 74 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men | Women | Massachusetts Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 15,455 | 6,244 | 9,103 | 1,144 (7.4%) | 14,311 (92.6%) |
| Matriculants | 204 | 70 | 132 | 53 (26.0%) | 151 (74.0%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 1.32% | 1.12% | 1.45% | 4.64% | 1.05% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at Tufts University School of Medicine is 514 and the average GPA is 3.81 over 204 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., Tufts School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University School of Medicine | 514 | 3.81 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.84 |
| Public | 512 | 3.84 |
| Private | 514 | 3.84 |
| Massachusetts Medical Schools | 516 | 3.88 |
| Public | 512 | 3.87 |
| Private | 518 | 3.88 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2027 admission is November 1, 2026. To apply to Tufts 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.
After applying to AMCAS, applicants must submit secondary application to Tufts School of Medicine's application system by January 15, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $130 at Tufts School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Tufts University School 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 | 2026-01-15 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $130 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
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Data Source: https://medicine.tufts.edu/admissions-financial-aid/admission-program/doctor-medicine/premedical-course-requirements