13.11% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 13.11% for the 2026 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 801 students applied and 105 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of UPR medicine is 24.69%. 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, UPR medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 3.81%. The interview invitation rate is much higher than the average rate of 13.44%.
Compared to medical schools in Puerto Rico, UPR medicine's acceptance rate is much higher than the average rate of 8.10%.
| Acceptance Rate | Interview Invitation Rate | Applicants | Matriculated | |
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| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | 13.11% | 24.69% | 801 | 105 |
| 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 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 8.10% | 19.79% | 5,813 | 443 |
| Public | 13.11% | 24.69% | 801 | 105 |
| Private | 6.42% | 18.16% | 5,012 | 338 |
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At UPR medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 41 to 59 for the academic year 2025-2026. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 44 to 56.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 38 to 62 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 94 to 6 for 2026 admission.
| Year | Total | By Gender | By Residency | ||
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| Men | Women | Puerto Rico Residents | Out-of-State Residents | ||
| Applicants | 801 | 329 | 470 | 349 (43.6%) | 452 (56.4%) |
| Matriculants | 105 | 40 | 65 | 99 (94.3%) | 6 (5.7%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.11% | 12.15% | 13.82% | 28.35% | 1.32% |
MCAT Scores and GPA
The average MCAT Score at University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine is 504 and the average GPA is 3.9 over 105 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., UPR medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
| MCAT Scores | GPA | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine | 504 | 3.9 |
| All Medical Schools | 513 | 3.82 |
| Public | 512 | 3.82 |
| Private | 514 | 3.83 |
| Puerto Rico Medical Schools | 500 | 3.76 |
| Public | 504 | 3.90 |
| Private | 499 | 3.71 |
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is December 1, 2026. To apply to University of Puerto Rico 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 UPR medicine's application system by December 1, 2026. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $30 at UPR medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
Timeline & requirements
| Regular (AMCAS) | 2026-12-01 |
|---|---|
| Regular Secondary | 2026-12-01 |
| Secondary Application Fee | $30 |
| Need to meet its Technical Standard | |
Prerequisites
| Subject | Specifications |
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| Biology |
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| Chemistry |
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| Organic Chemistry |
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| Physics |
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| Behavioral And Social Sciences* |
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| Spanish |
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| English |
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Data Source: https://md.rcm.upr.edu/admission-requirements/