Boston University School of Medicine Admission Stats and Requirements & Deadlines
1.31% Acceptance Rate
The acceptance rate at Boston University School of Medicine is 1.31% for the 2025 admission. Here, the acceptance rate is the percentage of matriculated applicants. 10,680 people applied and 140 enrolled to the school.
The interview invitation rate of BU School of Medicine is 9.23%. 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, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 4.02%. The interview invitation rate is much lower than the average rate of 13.66%.
Compared to medical schools in Massachusetts, BU School of Medicine's acceptance rate is much lower than the average rate of 2.40%.
Boston University School of Medicine Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate
Interview Invitation Rate
Applicants
Matriculated
Boston University School of Medicine
1.31%
9.23%
10,680
140
All Medical Schools
4.02%
13.66%
945,685
22,779
Public
5.04%
16.03%
477,511
14,110
Private
2.45%
9.97%
468,174
8,669
Massachusetts Medical Schools
2.40%
11.21%
37,721
742
Public
4.79%
19.92%
4,903
235
Private
1.61%
8.30%
32,818
507
Boston University School of Medicine Acceptance Rate Chart
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency
At BU School of Medicine, the men to women applicants ratio is 40 to 59 for the academic year 2024-2025. The in-state to out-of-state applicants ratio is 8 to 92.
For the matriculants, the men to wemen to ratio is 39 to 59 and the in-state to out-of-state ratio is 21 to 79 for 2025 admission.
Applicants and Matriculants by Gender and Residency Status
Year
Total
By Gender
By Residency
Men
Women
Massachusetts Residents
Out-of-State Residents
Applicants
10,680
4,315
6,258
897 (8.4%)
9,783 (91.6%)
Matriculants
140
54
83
29 (20.7%)
111 (79.3%)
Acceptance Rate
1.31%
1.25%
1.33%
3.23%
1.13%
MCAT Scores and GPA
For the 2025 admission, average MCAT Score at Boston University School of Medicine is 518 and the average GPA is 3.88 over 140 enrolled students. Compared to medical schools in U.S., BU School of Medicine' MCAT Score is similar to the average score of 513.
The school does not have minimum MCAT score but, the MCAT score range was 512-524 last year.
MCAT Scores
GPA
Boston University School of Medicine
518
3.88
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
Boston University School of MedicineMCAT Score and GPA Chart
MAT score and GPA Trends
The following table shows the changes of GPA and MCAT scores at BU School of Medicine.
MCAT Score
GPA Overall
BCPM (Science) GPA
2022
517
3.69
-
2023
517
3.72
-
2024
517
3.74
-
2025
518
3.88
3.85
Application Timeline & Requirements
The primary application deadline for fall 2026 admission is November 1, 2025. To apply to Boston 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 BU School of Medicine's application system by December 1, 2025. The secondary application fee for full-time M.D. program is $110 at BU School of Medicine.
The items in following table are the required items to Boston University School of Medicine applicants. Double-check the requirements by contacting admission office or check the application requirement page.
